Denarius - Galba VICTORIA P R; Victory
| 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#244849 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, draped, standing 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)Interesting fact
The Denarius - Galba coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Galba, who ruled the Roman Empire from 68 to 69 AD. It features an image of Victory on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during this period. However, what makes this coin particularly interesting is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Galba was the first emperor of the Year of the Four Emperors, a period of political instability in which four different emperors ruled Rome in quick succession. Despite this, the coin still bears the traditional Roman motto "VICTORIA P R," which translates to "Victory for the People and the Senate." This coin is a tangible reminder of the enduring spirit of the Roman Empire, even during times of great upheaval.
