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Denarius Sulpicia: Publius Sulpicius Galba; S•C / AE CVR P•GALB 69 BC
69 BC year| Silver | 3.93 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 69 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.93 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66729 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Emblems of the pontificate: Knife, simpulum (or culullus) and ornamented axe; in fields, inscription.
Moneyer mark in exergue.
Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AE CVR
P•GALB
Translation:
Curule Aedile (Curule Aedile)
Publius Galba (Publius [Sulpicius] Galba)
Edge
Plain
Comment
The gens Sulpicia was one of the oldest patrician families of Rome, and produced a succession of distinguished men, from the founding of the Republic to the imperial period. The first member of the people who obtained the consulate was Servius Sulpicius Camerinus Cornutus in 500 BC. The family also had plebeian members, some of which can be descended from people's freedmen.Coin also known with AED (AE in monogram) on reverse instead of AE only.
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin was minted during the Roman Republic, specifically in 69 BC. It features the image of Publius Sulpicius Galba, who was a Roman consul and military leader. The coin's design includes the abbreviation "S•C" which stands for "Senatus Consulto," meaning "by decree of the Senate." This coin was made of silver and weighs 3.93 grams. It's interesting to note that the Denarius was the main currency of ancient Rome and was used for everyday transactions, and this particular coin is a rare and valuable example of a Denarius from that time period.
