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Denarius - Galba and Livia DIVA AVGVSTA
| Silver | 3.4 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 | 3.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244785 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Livia, draped, standing left, holding patera in right and leaning left on sceptre
Script: Latin
Lettering: DIVA AVGVSTA
Unabridged legend: Diva Augusta
Translation: The divine empress (Augusta).
Comment
Mass varies: 3.39–3.44 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
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Interesting fact
The Denarius - Galba and Livia (DIVA AVGVSTA) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Galba, who ruled the Roman Empire from 68 to 69 AD. The coin features an image of Galba's mother, Livia, on the obverse (front side), which was a departure from the traditional Roman practice of featuring the emperor's image on the obverse. This was a nod to Livia's influence and power within the Roman Empire, and it highlights the important role that women played in Roman society and politics during that time.
