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#244906 |
|---|---|
| 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
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, which was a departure from the traditional Roman practice of featuring deities or personifications on coins. This coin, in particular, features an image of Galba on the obverse (front) side, and a depiction of the goddess Victory on the reverse (back) side. The coin's design and imagery reflect the political and cultural influences of the Roman Empire during that time period.
