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Denarius - Galba GALLIA HISPANIA; Gallia and Hispania
| Silver | 3.4 g | 19 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 | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244767 |
|---|---|
| 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
Mass varies: 3.31–3.39 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (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 different reverse types, with the left side showing a standing figure of Gallia and the right side showing a standing figure of Hispania, symbolizing the unity of the two provinces under Roman rule. This design was only used during the reign of Emperor Galba, making it a distinctive and rare feature among Roman coins.
