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Denarius - Galba IMP; Gallia
| Silver | 3.2 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 | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#245026 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Gallia, in military dress, riding right, raising right hand
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP
Translation:
Imperator.
Supreme commander.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.2–3.27 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
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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. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique reverse design that depicts the goddess Gallia, who is personified as a woman holding a shield and a spear, symbolizing the province of Gallia, which was a Roman province located in what is now modern-day France. This design was only used on coins minted during Galba's reign, making it a distinctive feature of this particular coin.
