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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#244780 |
|---|---|
| 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
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Galba (VIRTVS; Virtus and Victory) coin is that it features a unique combination of imagery and inscriptions that reflect the political and cultural values of the Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Galba (68-69 AD). The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of Galba, while the reverse side shows the goddess Victory standing on a globe, holding a wreath and a palm branch, surrounded by the inscription "VIRTVS" (Virtus), which means "manliness" or "virtue" in Latin. This imagery and inscription combination symbolizes the Roman Empire's values of military victory, leadership, and moral integrity.
