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Denarius - Galba and Livia DIVA AVGVSTA
| Silver | 3.1 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 | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#245022 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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: 3.06–3.12 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
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Interesting fact
The Denarius - Galba and Livia (DIVA AVGVSTA) coin from Rome, minted between 68-69 AD, features an image of Livia, the wife of Emperor Galba, on the reverse side, which is quite rare as most Roman coins of that era featured images of male figures.
