© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
As - Galba LIBERTAS PVBLICA S C; Libertas
| Bronze | 11.6 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 | 11.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#245258 |
|---|---|
| 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
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Libertas, the Roman goddess of freedom, on one side, while the other side bears the inscription "LIBERTAS PVBLICA S C," which translates to "Public Freedom." This highlights the importance of individual liberty and the role of the Roman state in protecting and promoting it, which was a key aspect of Roman culture and society during the time of Galba's reign.
