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Denarius - Galba LIBERTAS RESTITVTA; Libertas
| Silver | 3.1 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 | 3.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244756 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Libertas, right; hair knotted
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERTAS RESTITVTA
Translation:
Libertas Restituta
Freedom restored.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Trustees of the British Museum (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)
Interesting fact
The Libertas Restituta (Restored Liberty) coinage was issued by Emperor Galba in 68-69 AD, during a time of political turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's design features a portrait of Galba on one side and the goddess Libertas on the other, symbolizing the restoration of liberty and the return to a more traditional Roman values-based government. This coinage was a departure from the previous imperial coinage that had focused on the emperor's divine nature and was seen as a way to reconnect with the Roman people and promote a sense of unity and stability in the empire.
