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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Galba S C
| Bronze | 10.3 g | 27 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 | 10.3 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#245130 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aquila left on thunderbolt between two standards; all on bar
Script: Latin
Lettering: S C
Unabridged legend: Senatus Consultum
Translation: Decree of the senate
Interesting fact
The coin , the As - Galba (S C) (68-69) from Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Bronze weighing 10.3 g, features an image of Emperor Galba on the obverse (front side) and a representation of the goddess Roma on the reverse (back side). Galba was a Roman general and statesman who ruled as Emperor of Rome from 68 to 69 AD, and this coin was minted during his reign. The image of Roma on the reverse is a common feature on coins from this period, as she was considered a symbol of the Roman state and its power.
