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Denarius - Galba LIBERTAS P R; Libertas
| Silver | 3 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 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244955 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Libertas, draped, standing front, head left, holding pileus in right hand and extending left; corn-ears flanking
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERTAS P R
Translation:
Libertas Populi Romani
Freedom of the Roman people.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Trustees of the British Museum (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. The coin's obverse features a portrait of Galba, while the reverse depicts the goddess Libertas, who was a symbol of freedom and liberty in ancient Rome. The coin's design was meant to promote Galba's image as a champion of liberty and freedom, which was an important ideology during his reign.
