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Denarius - Galba HISPANIA; Hispania
| Silver | 3.4 g | 17.5 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 | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244751 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Hispania, draped and laureate, right; two javelins behind; two corn-ears in front; round shield below
Script: Latin
Lettering: HISPANIA
Comment
Mass varies: 3.3–3.5 g;Diameter varies: 17–18 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)
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 himself, which was a departure from the traditional Roman coinage that featured images of gods and goddesses. This coin, in particular, features a portrait of Galba on the obverse (front) side, and on the reverse (back) side, it depicts the goddess Hispania, who was a personification of the Iberian Peninsula (present-day Spain and Portugal). This coin is a rare example of a Roman coin that features a provincial deity, and it's a testament to the cultural and religious diversity of the Roman Empire during that time.
