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As - Galba S C
| Bronze | 11 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 | 11 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#245229 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aquila left on thunderbolt between two standards; all in bar
Script: Latin
Lettering: S C
Translation:
Senatus Consultum
Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The coin , the As - Galba (S C) (68-69) from Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Bronze weighing 11 g, is a rare example of a coin that was issued during the reign of Emperor Galba, who ruled the Roman Empire from 68 to 69 AD. Galba was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to restore the Roman Empire's finances, which had been depleted by his predecessor, Nero. He also implemented a number of reforms, including the introduction of a new currency system, which included the coin . The coin features an image of Galba on one side and a depiction of the Roman goddess Victory on the other. It was minted in Rome and was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the empire. Overall, this coin is not only a valuable piece of history, but it also provides a unique insight into the reign of Emperor Galba and the economic and political climate of the Roman Empire during that time.
