Denarius - Galba VICTORIA
| 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#244851 |
|---|---|
| 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
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)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 a portrait of Galba, while the reverse bears the image of Victory standing on a globe, holding a wreath and a palm branch. The coin's silver content was 95%, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
