Denarius - Galba ROMA RENASC; Roma and Victory
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244995 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, in military dress, advancing or standing right, holding Victory in right hand and point spear down with left
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMA RENASC
Translation:
Roma Renascens
Rome born again.
Comment
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 was made of silver, which was a valuable and widely used metal at the time. Interestingly, the Denarius - Galba coin was part of a series of coins minted by Galba to promote his military campaigns and victories. The coin's design and inscriptions, such as "ROMA RENASC" (Rome Renewed) and "VICTORIA" (Victory), reflect the emperor's efforts to present himself as a strong and successful leader. Despite Galba's efforts, his reign was marked by political instability and military conflicts, and he was eventually assassinated in 69 AD.
