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As - Galba AEQVITAS AVGVSTI S C; Aequitas
| Bronze | 11 g | 29 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 As = 1⁄16 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#245292 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aequitas, draped, standing at angle to left, holding scales in left hand and sceptre in left
Script: Latin
Lettering: AEQVITAS AVGVSTI S C
Translation:
Aequitas Augusti, Senatus Consultum
Equity of the emperor. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Aequitas coin featuring Galba was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Galba, who was the emperor at the time, was known for his strict fiscal policies and his efforts to restore the empire's finances. Despite his efforts, the empire continued to face economic challenges, and the value of the Roman currency, the denarius, continued to decline. The Aequitas coin, which features the image of Galba and the goddess Aequitas, was minted as a way to promote the idea of fairness and justice, which were core values of Galba's administration. Despite the challenges faced by the empire during this time, the Aequitas coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item today.
