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As - Galba CERES AVGVSTA S C; Ceres
| Bronze | 9.5 g | 27.5 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 As = 1⁄16 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.5 g |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#245125 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ceres, draped, seated left, holding two corn-ears in right hand and caduceus in left
Script: Latin
Lettering: CERES AVGVSTA S C
Unabridged legend: Ceres Augusta, Senatus Consultum.
Translation: Ceres, the venerable. Decree of the Senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 9.17–9.61 g;Diameter varies: 27–28 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the goddess Ceres, who was the Roman goddess of agriculture and fertility, on its reverse side. This highlights the importance of agriculture and fertility in ancient Roman society, and the fact that the Roman Empire relied heavily on agriculture for its economy and food supply. Additionally, the coin's design and imagery would have been carefully chosen to convey the message of the Roman state and its values, making it a valuable historical artifact for understanding the culture and beliefs of the time.
