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© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denarius - Galba HISPANIA S C; Hispania
| Silver | 3.42 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 | 3.42 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#245315 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Hispania, laureate and draped, right; hair looped above neck; two javelins behind; two corn-ears in front; shield below
Script: Latin
Lettering: HISPANIA S C
Translation:
Hispania, Senatus Consultum
Hispania. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)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 his own image, which was a departure from the traditional practice of featuring the image of the previous emperor. This coin, therefore, represents a significant shift in Roman numismatics and marks the beginning of a new era in coinage.
