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Denarius - Galba IMP; Gallia
| Silver | 3.04 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 | 3.04 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244908 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Gallia, in military dress, riding right, raising right hand
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP
Translation:
Imperator.
Supreme commander.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Denarius - Galba (IMP; Gallia) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Galba, who ruled the Roman Empire from 68 to 69 AD. The coin features an image of Galba on the obverse side, and on the reverse side, it depicts the goddess Gallia, which represents the province of Gaul, where the coin was minted. The coin's silver content and weight of 3.04 grams make it a valuable and collectible item among numismatists today.
