© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Denarius - Galba ROMA RENASC; Roma and Victory
| Silver | 3.1 g | 18 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 | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244993 |
|---|---|
| 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: 2.953–3.25 g;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. It features an image of Roma, the personification of Rome, on the obverse (front side), and Victory on the reverse (back side). The coin's design was meant to symbolize the victory of Rome over its enemies and the power of the Roman Empire. Interestingly, the Denarius - Galba coin was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Emperor Galba was known for his strict rule and his attempts to restore order to the empire, which had been weakened by previous emperors. Despite his efforts, Galba's reign was cut short when he was assassinated in 69 AD, and the coin was eventually replaced by other designs. Today, the Denarius - Galba coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, highly sought after by numismatists and historians.
