Aureus - Galba PAX AVG, Pax

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year68-69
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Aureus = 25 Denarii
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionGold
Weight7.2 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC I#129
Obverse descriptionHead of Galba, laureate, right; globe at point of neck
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP GALBA CAESAR AVG P P
(Translation: Supreme commander Galba, Caesar and emperor. Father of the country.)
Reverse descriptionPax, draped, standing left, holding caduceus and corn-ears in right hand and globe in left
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPAX AVG
(Translation: Peace provided by the emperor.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (68-69)  - -
Catalog ID8997136460
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