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Denarius - Galba ROMA RENASCENS; Roma and Victory
| Silver | 3 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 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244846 |
|---|---|
| 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 grams made it a valuable and widely used currency during its time. Interestingly, the Denarius - Galba coin was also used as a tool for propaganda by Emperor Galba. He used the coin to promote his image as a strong and powerful leader, and to reinforce the idea that the Roman Empire was still a dominant force in the ancient world. The coin's design and message were meant to convey a sense of stability and continuity, despite the political turmoil and unrest that was prevalent during Galba's reign.
