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Denarius - Galba ROMA VICTRIX; 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#244882 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, in military dress, seated left on cuirass, holding Victory in right hand and resting left on parazonium: round shield behind cuirass
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMA VICTRIX
Translation:
Roma Victrix
Victorious Rome.
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. It features an image of the goddess Victory on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during this period. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military victories and its dominance over other nations. Despite its historical significance, the Denarius - Galba coin is relatively rare and highly sought after by collectors today.
