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Denarius - Galba HISPANIA; Hispania
| Silver | 3.2 g | 18 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 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244836 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Hispania, draped, right; hair knotted behind; two javelins behind; two corn-ears in front; round shield below and behind
Script: Latin
Lettering: HISPANIA
Comment
Mass varies: 2.3–3.61 g;Diameter varies: 17–19 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 on the obverse (front side), which became a standard practice for future emperors. This coin, in particular, features a portrait of Galba on the obverse and a depiction of the goddess Hispania on the reverse (back side), highlighting the Roman Empire's expansion and influence across different regions.
