© Staatliche Münzsammlung München (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 DE)
© Staatliche Münzsammlung München (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 DE)
Denarius - Galba HISPANIA; Hispania
| Silver | 3.2 g | 18.5 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 | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244750 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Hispania, draped, right; two javelins behind; two corn-ears in front; round shield below and behind
Script: Latin
Lettering: HISPANIA
Comment
Mass varies: 3.16–3.27 g;Diameter varies: 18–19 mm;
Example of this type:
Staatliche Münzsammlung München
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 a portrait of a Roman province on the reverse, in this case, Hispania (present-day Spain). This coin is a rare example of a provincial coinage issue that was minted during a brief period of Roman history.
