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Denarius - Galba VICTORIA
| Silver | 3.4 g | 19 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 | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244850 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, naked to waist, standing front, head right, inscribing P R on shield on garlanded column
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA
Translation: Victory.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.96–3.71 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Galba (VICTORIA) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Galba, who ruled the Roman Empire from 68 to 69 AD. The coin's obverse features the image of Galba, while the reverse bears the inscription "VICTORIA," indicating the Roman Empire's victory over its enemies. The coin's silver content and weight of 3.4 grams make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
