© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Denarius - Galba CONCORDIA PROVINCIARVM; Concordia
| Silver | 3.4 g | 18 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 | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244804 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Concordia, draped, standing left, holding branch in right hand and cornucopia in left
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORDIA PROVINCIARVM
Unabridged legend: Concordia Provinciarum.
Translation: Harmony of the provinces.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.315–3.43 g;Diameter varies: 17.62–18 mm;
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Examples of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Galba (CONCORDIA PROVINCIARVM; Concordia) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Concordia on the reverse side, which represents the unity and harmony of the Roman provinces under the rule of Emperor Galba.
