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Denarius - Galba VICTORIA P R S C; Victory
| Silver | 3.9 g | - |
| 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 | 3.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#245319 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory standing front on globe, head left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA P R S C
Translation:
Victoria Populi Romani, Senatus Consultum
Victory of the Roman People. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Trustees of the British Museum (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)
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 design features a depiction of Victory on the obverse (front side), which was a common motif on Roman coins during this period. The reverse (back side) of the coin features a legend that reads "VICTORIA P R S C," which stands for "Victory of the Roman Senate and People." This legend was used on many coins during Galba's reign and was meant to emphasize the idea that the Roman Empire was a collaborative effort between the Senate and the People. Overall, the Denarius - Galba coin is an interesting piece of history that provides insight into the political and cultural climate of the Roman Empire during the 1st century AD.
