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Denarius - Galba HISPANIA; Hispania
| Silver | 3.4 g | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244768 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hispania, draped, standing right, holding corn-ears and poppy in right and round shield and two spears in left
Script: Latin
Lettering: HISPANIA
Comment
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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 a depiction of the goddess Hispania on the reverse (back side). The coin's design and minting process were likely overseen by the Roman mint, which was responsible for producing coins for the empire.
