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© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Denarius - Galba ROMA VICTRIX; Roma
| Silver | 3.5 g | 17 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 | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244794 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, in military dress, standing left, right foot on globe, holding branch in right hand and leaning left on spear
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMA VICTRIX
Translation:
Roma Victrix
Victorious Rome.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.35–3.54 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (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. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique reverse design, showing the goddess Roma standing on a globe, holding a spear and a shield. This design was meant to symbolize the power and dominance of the Roman Empire at the time. Additionally, the coin's silver content and weight of 3.5 grams made it a valuable and widely used currency during its time.
