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Denarius - Galba ROMA RENASCENS; Roma and Victory
| Silver | 3.5 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 | 3.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244776 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, in military dress, advancing right, holding Victory on globe in right hand and spear in left
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMA RENASCENS
Translation:
Roma Renascens
Rome born again.
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 design features the goddess Roma on the obverse (front side), and the goddess Victory on the reverse (back side). The coin's silver content and weight of 3.5 grams were standard for denarii coins during this period. Interestingly, the Denarius - Galba coin was minted during a time of economic and political turmoil in the Roman Empire. The empire was facing financial difficulties, and the value of the denarius coin had depreciated significantly. To address this issue, Galba introduced a new currency reform, which included the minting of new coins with a higher silver content. The Denarius - Galba coin was part of this reform, and it was intended to help stabilize the economy and restore confidence in the Roman currency. Despite these efforts, the Roman Empire continued to face challenges, and the Denarius - Galba coin remains a valuable collector's item and a testament to the empire's rich history.
