© Kölner Münzkabinett Tyll Kroha Nachfolger UG
© Kölner Münzkabinett Tyll Kroha Nachfolger UG
Denarius - Galba HISPANIA; Hispania
| Silver | 3.3 g | 19 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 | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244991 |
|---|---|
| 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: 3.25–3.41 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 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 very short period of time, making it a valuable piece for collectors.
