As - Galba PROVIDENT S C
| Bronze | 9.41 g | 28 mm |
| 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 | 9.41 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#245299 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Altar enclosure with double paneled door and various ornaments
Script: Latin
Lettering: PROVIDENT S C
Translation:
Providentia. Senatus Consultum
Foresight. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The coin , the As - Galba (PROVIDENT S C) (68-69) from Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Bronze weighing 9.41 g, features an image of the Roman emperor Galba on one side and a representation of the goddess Providentia on the other. Providentia was a Roman deity who personified the idea of foresight or providence, and was often depicted holding a scroll or a globe, symbolizing her ability to see into the future and guide the destiny of the Roman people. The inclusion of Providentia on this coin may have been a nod to the idea that Galba's reign was marked by a sense of careful planning and foresight, or that he was seen as a leader who was guided by a sense of providence or divine guidance.
