Denarius - Galba CONCORDIA PROVINCIARVM; Concordia
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244870 |
|---|---|
| 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)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 features a portrait of Galba, while the reverse depicts the goddess Concordia, representing the unity of the Roman provinces. The coin's mintage was widespread, with coins found in many parts of the empire, indicating that it was widely used for trade and commerce. Despite its widespread use, the coin's silver content was gradually debased over time, contributing to inflation and economic instability in the empire.
