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Denarius S P Q R; Hispania
| Silver | 3.6 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 | 3.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#245317 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Round shield lying on two spears
Script: Latin
Lettering: S P Q R
Translation:
Senatus Populusque Romanus
The senate and the Roman people.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Trustees of the British Museum (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin was used to pay Roman soldiers, and its value was equivalent to a day's wage for a Roman soldier. This coin was also used to pay taxes and was widely accepted in trade throughout the Roman Empire.
