© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Denarius - Galba VIRTVS P R S C; Virtus and Roma
| Silver | 3.6 g | 20 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 | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#245321 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Virtus, helmeted, in military dress, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and parazonium in left
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRTVS P R S C
Unabridged legend: Virtus Populi Romani, Senatus Consultum
Translation: Virtue of the Roman People. Decree of the senate.
Comment
RIC has the reverse legend VIRTVS S C, but the example has VIRTVS P R S CSource: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
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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 obverse side features the image of Galba, while the reverse side depicts the goddess Virtus and the personification of Rome, symbolizing the virtues of the Roman people. The coin's design was meant to promote Galba's image as a strong and virtuous leader, and it was widely circulated throughout the empire to promote his rule. Despite its widespread use, the coin is now a rare and valuable collector's item, highly sought after by numismatists and historians.
