Denarius - Galba (ROMA RENASCES; Roma and Victory) (68-69) front Denarius - Galba (ROMA RENASCES; Roma and Victory) (68-69) back
Denarius - Galba (ROMA RENASCES; Roma and Victory) (68-69) photo
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Denarius - Galba ROMA RENASCES; Roma and Victory

 
Silver 3.5 g -
Description
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
References
Numista
N#245002
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 RENASCES

Translation:
Roma Renascens
Rome born again.

Comment

Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Denarius - Galba coin is that it features the goddess Victory standing on the prow of a ship, symbolizing the Roman Empire's naval power and dominance.