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Denarius - Galba CONCORDIA PROVINCIARVM; Concordia
| Silver | 3.6 g | - |
| 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 | 3.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244859 |
|---|---|
| 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)Trustees of the British Museum (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)
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 unity and harmony among the Roman provinces. This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Galba in 68-69 AD, a time of great political and social upheaval in the Roman Empire. Despite the turmoil, the coin's design emphasizes the importance of unity and cooperation, highlighting the value of concordia in maintaining a strong and prosperous empire.
