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© Trustees of the British Museum
Denarius - Galba VICTORIA P R; Victory
| Silver | 2 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 | 2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244760 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory standing front, draped, head left, on globe, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA P R
Translation:
Victoria Populi Romani
Victory of the Roman People.
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 the goddess Victory on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during this period. The use of Victory as a symbol of Roman power and dominance reflects the Empire's expansionist policies and military conquests during this time.
