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As - Galba ROMA S C; Roma and Victory
| Bronze | 9.48 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 | 9.48 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#244893 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, in military dress, seated left on cuirass, holding Victory in right hand and resting left on parazonium; two shields behind
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMA S C
Translation:
Roma, Senatus Consultum
Rome. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The coin , the As - Galba (ROMA S C; Roma and Victory) (68-69) from Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Bronze weighing 9.48 g, features an image of the Roman goddess Victory on the reverse side. This image was a common motif on Roman coins during this time period, as Victory was seen as a symbol of the Roman Empire's military power and dominance. The inclusion of Victory on the coinage was a way for the Roman government to promote their military successes and reinforce their claim to be the dominant power in the Mediterranean world.
