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As - Galba IMP T VESP AVG REST S C
| Bronze | 11.4 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Titus (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (79-81) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 80-81 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.4 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#251295 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax standing left, setting fire to pile of arms and holding cornucopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP T VESP AVG REST S C
Translation:
Imperator Titus Vespasianus Augustus Restituit, Senatus Consultum.
Supereme commander (Imperator) Titus Vespasian, emperor (Augustus), has restored [this coin], decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The coin , the As - Galba (IMP T VESP AVG REST S C) (80-81) from Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Bronze weighing 11.4 g, is a rare example of a coin that was issued during the reign of Emperor Galba, who ruled the Roman Empire for a brief period of time from 68 to 69 AD. Galba was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to restore the Roman Empire's finances, which had been depleted by his predecessor, Nero. Despite his efforts, Galba's reign was cut short when he was assassinated by his own soldiers in 69 AD. The coin is a tangible reminder of Galba's brief but significant reign, and its rarity makes it a valuable piece for collectors and historians alike.
