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As - Galba PAXS AVGVSTI S C; Pax
| Bronze | 10.4 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 | 10.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#245298 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, standing at angle to left, holding cornucopia in left hand and setting fire to pile of arms with torch with right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAXS AVGVSTI S C
Unabridged legend: Paxs Augusti, Senatus Consultum.
Translation: Peace of the emperor. Decree of the senate.
Comment
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Interesting fact
The coin , the As - Galba (PAXS AVGVSTI S C; Pax) (68-69) from Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Bronze weighing 10.4 g, features an image of the Roman goddess Pax (Irene) on the reverse side. Pax was the goddess of peace, and her image on the coin symbolized the peaceful reign of Emperor Galba, who ruled Rome from 68 to 69 AD. This coin was minted during a time of relative peace and stability in the Roman Empire, and its design reflects the importance of maintaining peace and harmony within the empire.
