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As - Galba LIBERT AVG S C; Libertas
| Bronze | 9.9 g | - |
| 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 | 9.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#245095 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Libertas, draped, standing left, holding pileus in right and rod in left
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERT AVG S C
Translation:
Libertas Augusti, Senatus Consultum
Freedom of the emperor. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Trustees of the British Museum (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the As - Galba coin is that it features an image of Libertas, the Roman goddess of freedom, on its reverse side. This is significant because Galba, the emperor who issued the coin, was known for his efforts to restore liberties and powers to the Roman Senate and people, which had been eroded under previous emperors. The image of Libertas on the coin serves as a symbol of Galba's commitment to promoting freedom and democracy in ancient Rome.
