Denarius - Galba and Livia DIVA AVGVSTA
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244903 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Livia, draped, standing left, holding patera in right and sceptre in left
Script: Latin
Lettering: DIVA AVGVSTA
Translation:
Diva Augusta
The divine empress (Augusta).
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Denarius coin featuring Galba and Livia (DIVA AVGVSTA) was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The year was 68-69 AD, and the empire was experiencing political upheaval, with multiple emperors vying for power. Despite this, the coin still bears the image of Livia, the wife of Augustus, indicating the continued influence of the imperial family even during times of instability.
