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© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Aureus - Galba VICTORIA P R; Victory
| Gold | 7.1 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Galba (Servius Sulpicius Galba) (68-69) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 68-69 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.1 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#245014 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, draped, standing left on globe, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA P R
Translation:
Victoria Populi Romani
Victory of the Roman People.
Comment
Mass varies: 6.9–7.26 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Galba (VICTORIA P R; Victory) coin is that it was issued during the reign of Emperor Galba, who was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to restore the Roman Empire's finances. The coin's design, featuring the goddess Victory on the reverse, may have been intended to symbolize Galba's military successes and his efforts to bring victory to the Roman Empire.
