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Denarius - Galba VIRTVS; Virtus and Victory
| 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#244779 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Virtus, wearing tunic and cuirass, standing left, holding Victory on globe 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 coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Galba, who ruled the Roman Empire from 68 to 69 AD. The coin's design features the goddess Virtus (Virtue) on the obverse (front side), and the goddess Victory on the reverse (back side). The coin's silver content and weight (3.4 grams) were also carefully regulated by the Roman Empire's minting authorities to ensure consistency and authenticity. This coin is a great example of the attention to detail and craftsmanship that went into the production of Roman coins during that time period. The fact that it has survived for centuries and is still studied and admired today is a testament to the enduring legacy of ancient Roman culture and art.
