RecordCoin (obverse), Denarius, of Galbaminted in Rome
Coin (obverse), Denarius, of GalbaThis silver coin was minted in Rome by the emperor Galba in 68 or 69 AD. It is a type called a denarius, the most common Roman silver coin. This picture shows the obverse of the coin. The obverse has the head of Galba wearing a laurel wreath and facing to the right. The legend 'IMP SER GALBA CAESAR AVG' identifies Galba and includes some of his titles. The coin has been struck off centre and is worn. Rome needed vast numbers of coins to pay for her armies. Exact figures are lacking, but if one assumes a standing army of 150,000 men, each of whom was paid at least 225 denarii a year, this meant an annual wage bill of over 33 million denarii. Later emperors raised the wages of soldiers, and required even more. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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