Denarius - Galba (CONCORDIA PROVINCIARVM; Concordia) (68-69) front Denarius - Galba (CONCORDIA PROVINCIARVM; Concordia) (68-69) back
Denarius - Galba (CONCORDIA PROVINCIARVM; Concordia) (68-69) photo
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Denarius - Galba CONCORDIA PROVINCIARVM; Concordia

 
Silver 3.4 g -
Description
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
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#244858
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

Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
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Interesting fact

The Denarius - Galba coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Galba, who ruled the Roman Empire from 68 to 69 AD. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Galba, while the reverse side depicts the goddess Concordia, representing the unity and harmony of the Roman provinces. The coin's inscription, "CONCORDIA PROVINCIARVM," translates to "Concord of the Provinces," highlighting the importance of unity and cooperation among the various provinces of the Roman Empire.