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As - Galba AEQVITAS S C; Aequitas
| Bronze | 10 g | 28 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 | 10 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#245291 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aequitas, draped, standing right, holding scales in left hand and sceptre in left
Script: Latin
Lettering: AEQVITAS S C
Translation:
Aequitas, Senatus Consultum
Equity. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 9.475–10.55 g;Diameter varies: 26–29.89 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
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Interesting fact
The Aequitas coin featuring Galba was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Galba, who was the Roman Emperor from 68-69 AD, came to power during the Year of the Four Emperors, a period of political upheaval in which four different emperors ruled Rome in quick succession. Despite his efforts to restore order and stability to the empire, Galba's reign was marked by corruption, extravagance, and military defeat, ultimately leading to his downfall and the rise of the Flavian dynasty. Despite this tumultuous backdrop, the Aequitas coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item, offering a glimpse into the complex and fascinating history of ancient Rome.
