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Denarius - Galba SALVS GEN HVMANI
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#245007 |
|---|---|
| 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
Compared to RIC# 214, this type shows a (most of the time tiny) caesura on obverse between GALBA and CAESAR.Interesting fact
The Denarius - Galba (SALVS GEN HVMANI) (68-69) coin features an image of the Roman emperor Galba on one side and the goddess Salus on the other. Salus is depicted holding a snake, which symbolizes healing and renewal, and is surrounded by a wreath of olive leaves. This imagery suggests that the coin was minted to commemorate Galba's efforts to restore peace and prosperity to the Roman Empire after a period of turmoil.
