Denarius - Galba GALLIA HISPANIA; Gallia and Hispania
| 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 |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244765 |
|---|---|
| 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)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Galba coin is that it features a unique combination of Roman and Spanish imagery. The obverse side of the coin depicts the Roman emperor Galba, while the reverse side features a representation of the goddess Victory standing on a prow, surrounded by the legend "GALLIA HISPANIA" (Gallia and Hispania). This blending of Roman and Spanish themes reflects the complex cultural and political dynamics of the Roman Empire during the 1st century AD.
