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Denarius - Galba GALLIA; Gallia
| Silver | 3.2 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 | 3.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244835 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Gallia, draped, right; hair looped above neck; two javelins behind; two corn-ears in front; round shield below
Script: Latin
Lettering: GALLIA
Translation: Gaul.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Trustees of the British Museum (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Galba coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Galba, who ruled the Roman Empire from 68 to 69 AD. It's interesting to note that Galba was the first emperor to issue coins with his own image, breaking the tradition of depicting the Roman gods on the coins. This move was seen as a power grab and a statement of his authority, and it marked a significant shift in the way emperors were perceived and represented on Roman currency.
