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Denarius - Galba AVG IMP
| Silver | 3.3 g | 16 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 | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244876 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Female figure, draped, standing left, holding branch in right hand, leaning on shield
Script: Latin
Lettering: AVG IMP
Translation:
Augustus Imperator
Emperor (Augustus) and supreme commander (Imperator).
Comment
Mass varies: 3.21–3.34 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Galba (AVG IMP) (68-69) coin features an image of the Roman emperor Galba on one side and a representation of the goddess Victory on the other. This coin was minted during Galba's reign, which lasted from 68 to 69 AD, and it was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the Roman Empire. Despite its age, many of these coins have survived to this day and are highly sought after by collectors and historians.
