Denarius - Galba (ROMA RENASC; Roma and Victory) (68-69) front Denarius - Galba (ROMA RENASC; Roma and Victory) (68-69) back
Denarius - Galba (ROMA RENASC; Roma and Victory) (68-69) photo
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)

Denarius - Galba ROMA RENASC; Roma and Victory

 
Silver 3 g 18 mm
Description
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
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#244959
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Roma, helmeted, in military dress, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and eagle-tipped sceptre in left

Script: Latin

Lettering: ROMA RENASC

Translation:
Roma Renascens
Rome born again.

Comment

Mass varies: 2.98–3.03 g;
Diameter varies: 18–18.42 mm;

Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen

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. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique reverse design, depicting the goddess Victory standing on the prow of a ship, symbolizing the Roman Empire's naval power and victories. This design was not seen on any other coins minted during Galba's reign, making it a distinctive feature of this particular coin.