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© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Quinarius - Galba VICTORIA GALBAE AVG; Victory
| Silver | 1.68 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Galba (Servius Sulpicius Galba) (68-69) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 68-69 |
| Value | 1 Silver Quinarius = ½ Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.68 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#244883 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, draped, standing left on globe, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA GALBAE AVG
Translation:
Victoria Galbae Augusti.
Victory of emperor (Augustus) Galba.
Comment
Typo for the direction of Victory in RIC even though the coin is correctly attributed with the BMC RE inventory.Interesting fact
The Quinarius - 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 Victory on the obverse (front side), and the emperor's name and title on the reverse (back side). The coin was made of silver and weighed 1.68 grams. Interestingly, the Quinarius - Galba coin was part of a series of coins minted by Galba to promote his military victories and to solidify his power as emperor. Despite his efforts, Galba's reign was cut short when he was assassinated in 69 AD by his own soldiers. Today, the Quinarius - Galba coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, highly sought after by numismatists and historians interested in ancient Roman coins.
