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Aureus - Galba VIRTVS; Virtus
| Gold | 7.7 g | - |
| 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 | 7.7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244813 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Virtus, wearing tunic and cuirass, standing left, holding Victory on globe In right hand and parazonium in left
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRTVS
Translation:
Virtus
Virtue.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Trustees of the British Museum (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Galba (VIRTVS; Virtus) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Galba, who ruled the Roman Empire from 68 to 69 AD. The coin's obverse side features an image of Galba's portrait, while the reverse side depicts the goddess Virtus, who represents virtue and moral excellence. The coin's inscription, "VIRTVS," is an abbreviation of the Latin word for "virtue." This coin is significant because it highlights the importance of virtue and moral values during Galba's reign, and it serves as a reminder of the Roman Empire's cultural and philosophical beliefs at the time.
