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Denarius - Galba VIRTVS; Virtus
| Silver | 3.3 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 | 3.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244761 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Virtus, nude, standing front, head left, holding parazonium in right hand and leaning left on spear
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRTVS
Translation:
Virtus
Virtue.
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 (VIRTVS; Virtus) 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, who represents virtue and courage. The coin's inscription, "VIRTVS," is an abbreviation of the Latin word for "virtue." This coin is notable for its historical significance, as it was minted during a time of political turmoil in the Roman Empire, and its design reflects the values that Galba sought to promote during his reign.
