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Denarius - Galba and Livia DIVA AVGVSTA
| Silver | 3.5 g | 19 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 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244904 |
|---|---|
| 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
Mass varies: 3.42–3.55 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 practice of featuring the emperor's image on the obverse. This was done to emphasize the importance of the emperor's family and lineage, and to promote the idea of a stable and enduring dynasty.
