© Bertolami Fine Arts
© Bertolami Fine Arts
Denarius - Galba VICTORIA P R; Victory
| Silver | 3.41 g | 18 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 | 3.41 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244864 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, draped, standing front on globe, head left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA P R
Translation:
Victoria Populi Romani
Victory of the Roman People.
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 portrait of Galba on one side and the goddess Victory on the other, with the inscription "VICTORIA P R" meaning "Victory of the People of Rome." The coin was made of silver and weighed 3.41 grams. Despite its small size, the coin played an important role in the Roman economy and was used for everyday transactions.
