Denarius - Galba SALVS GEN HVMANI
| 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#245003 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Female figure, draped, standing left, right foot on globe, holding patera over altar with right hand and upright rudder with left
Script: Latin
Lettering: SALVS GEN HVMANI
Translation:
Saulus generi humani
Salvation of the human race.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Denarius - Galba (SALVS GEN HVMANI) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Galba, who ruled the Roman Empire from 68 to 69 AD. The coin's obverse features a portrait of Galba, while the reverse bears the image of Salus, the Roman goddess of safety and well-being. The coin's inscription, "SALVS GEN HVMANI," translates to "the safety of the human race," which reflects Galba's concern for the welfare of his subjects. Despite its small size, this coin is a significant artifact of Roman history and a testament to the Empire's influence on numismatics.
