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Denarius - Galba SALVS GEN HVMANI
| Silver | 3.2 g | 18.5 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 | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#245009 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
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
Mass varies: 2.72–3.44 g;Diameter varies: 18–19 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Münzkabinett of the Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien (CC BY-NC-SA)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Galba coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Galba, who ruled the Roman Empire from 68 to 69 AD. The coin's obverse side features the image of Galba, while the reverse side features the goddess Salus, who is depicted standing and holding a snake in her right hand. The inscription "SALVS GEN HVMANI" means "the safety of the human race," which was a common motto during Galba's reign. This coin is considered rare and valuable among collectors due to its historical significance and the fact that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire.
