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Denarius S P Q R; Hispania
| Silver | 3.5 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 | 3.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#245318 |
|---|---|
| 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 issued during the reign of Emperor Vitellius, who ruled the Roman Empire from 69 AD to 70 AD. Vitellius was known for his extravagance and lavish spending, and his reign was marked by a series of controversial and unpopular decisions. Despite this, the Denarius coin remained a widely used and valued form of currency throughout the Roman Empire during his reign.
