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Denarius - Galba VIRTVS; Virtus
| Silver | 3.4 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 | 3.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244977 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Virtus, standing front, holding parazonium with 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
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Galba (VIRTVS; Virtus) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Virtus, who represents virtue and moral excellence, on its reverse side. This highlights the importance of virtue and ethical values in Roman culture and society during the time of Emperor Galba's reign (68-69 AD).
