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Denarius - Galba TRES GALLIAE
| Silver | 3.1 g | 18 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 | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244842 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Three female busts, all draped with hair knotted behind, in row to right; corn-ears in front of each bust
Script: Latin
Lettering: TRES GALLIAE
Translation: The three Gauls.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.67–3.46 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Münzkabinett of the Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien (CC BY-NC-SA)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Galba (TRES GALLIAE) 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 depicts a triumphant Roman soldier standing on a globe, holding a spear and a shield with the inscription "TRES GALLIAE" (meaning "Three Gauls") above him. This coin was minted to commemorate Galba's military campaigns in Gaul (modern-day France and Belgium), and its design reflects the Roman Empire's expansionist policies and military prowess during that time.
