© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
Denarius - Galba CONCORDIA PROVINCIARVM; Concordia
| Silver | 3.5 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 | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244872 |
|---|---|
| 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: 3.38–3.68 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
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 symbolizes unity and harmony among the provinces of the Roman Empire. This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Galba in 68-69 AD, a time of great political and social upheaval in Rome, making the image of Concordia a powerful symbol of the empire's aspirations for peace and stability.
