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As - Galba LIBERTAS PVBLICA S C; Libertas
| Bronze | 12.2 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 | 12.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#244818 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Libertas, draped, standing left, holding pileus in right and rod in left
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERTAS PVBLICA S C
Translation:
Libertas Publica, Senatus Consultum
Public freedom. 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
The Libertas coin, issued during the reign of Galba (68-69 AD), features a unique design on its reverse side. Instead of the usual depiction of a Roman deity or a personification of a province, it shows a liberty cap, a symbol of freedom, placed on a pole. This design was meant to emphasize Galba's reputation as a champion of liberty and his efforts to restore the Roman Republic. The use of the liberty cap on this coin was a bold statement, especially during a time when the Roman Empire was ruled by an autocratic emperor.
