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Denarius - Galba GALLIA HISPANIA; Gallia and Hispania
| 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#244764 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Gallia, left, and Hispania, right, clasping hands; Galia in tunic holding sceptre in left hand; Hispania with parazonium, spear, and round shield
Script: Latin
Lettering: GALLIA HISPANIA
Translation: Gaul and Hispania.
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 coin is that it features a unique combination of two reverse types, GALLIA HISPANIA and Gallia and Hispania, which were not commonly paired together on Roman coins. This suggests that the coin may have been minted during a specific event or period, making it a distinct and valuable piece in the history of Roman numismatics.
