Denarius - Galba (VICTORIA P R; Victory) (68-69) front Denarius - Galba (VICTORIA P R; Victory) (68-69) back
Denarius - Galba (VICTORIA P R; Victory) (68-69) photo
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Denarius - Galba VICTORIA P R; Victory

 
Silver 3.2 g 18 mm
Description
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
3.2 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#245032
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

Mass varies: 2.97–3.55 g;
Diameter varies: 18–18.5 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
American Numismatic Society (ANS)

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 obverse (front side), and the Roman goddess Roma on the reverse (back side). The coin's silver content and weight of 3.2 grams made it a valuable and widely used currency during its time.