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Denarius - Galba AEQVITAS AVG?; Aequitas
| Silver | 2.6 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 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244874 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopia in left
Script: Latin
Lettering: AEQVITAS AVG?
Unabridged legend: Aequitas Augusti.
Translation: Equity of the emperor.
Comment
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Interesting fact
The Denarius - Galba 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 the image of Galba, while the reverse side bears the image of Aequitas, the Roman goddess of justice and equality. The coin's inscription, "AEQVITAS AVG," stands for "Aequitas Augusti," which means "the justice of the emperor." This coin was used as a means of propaganda to promote Galba's image as a just and fair ruler.
