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Denarius - Galba HISPANIA; Hispania
| Silver | 3.2 g | 20 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 | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244988 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hispania, draped, advancing left, holding poppy and corn-ears in right hand and round shield and two spears in left
Script: Latin
Lettering: HISPANIA
Comment
Mass varies: 3.08–3.23 g;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 was a departure from the traditional Roman coinage design that featured gods and goddesses. This change in design was a sign of the increasing power and authority of the Roman emperors during this time period.
