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Quinarius - Galba VICTORIA GALBAE AVG; Victory
| Silver | 1.6 g | 14.5 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 | 1.6 g |
| Diameter | 14.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#244884 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Victory, draped, standing right 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
Mass varies: 1.44–1.76 g;Diameter varies: 14–15 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 standing on the prow of a ship, holding a wreath and a palm branch. This design was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military victories and the power of its navy. The coin's silver content and small weight made it a popular form of currency for everyday transactions, and it remained in circulation for centuries after its minting.
