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Denarius - Galba ROMA RENASCENS; Roma and Victory
| Silver | 3.5 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 | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244838 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, in military dress, advancing right, holding Victory on globe in right hand and eagle-tipped sceptre in left
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMA RENASCENS
Translation:
Roma Renascens
Rome born again.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.14–3.82 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
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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 empire's victory and prosperity under Galba's rule. However, Galba's reign was marked by political instability, economic troubles, and military challenges, which ultimately led to his downfall and the end of the Julio-Claudian dynasty. Despite this, the Denarius - Galba coin remains a valuable piece of history for numismatists and collectors.
