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As - Galba LIBERTAS PVBLICA S C; Libertas
| Bronze | 10.2 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 | 10.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#244822 |
|---|---|
| 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
Mass varies: 8.9–11.59 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
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Interesting fact
The Libertas coin, issued during the reign of Emperor Galba in 68-69 AD, features a unique design on its reverse side. Instead of the usual depiction of a deity or a personification of a virtue, the coin bears an image of a small bird, known as a "cornucopia," which symbolizes abundance and prosperity. This design was a departure from the traditional Roman coinage designs and was likely intended to promote the idea of a new era of peace and prosperity under Galba's rule.
