As - Galba (S C) (68-69) front As - Galba (S C) (68-69) back
As - Galba (S C) (68-69) photo
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As - Galba S C

 
Bronze 11.4 g 26.5 mm
Description
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
11.4 g
Diameter
26.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#245309
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Aquila between two standards, all on ship's prow

Script: Latin

Lettering: S C

Translation:
Senatus Consultum
Decree of the senate.

Comment

Mass varies: 10.5–11.89 g;
Diameter varies: 26–27 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
American Numismatic Society (ANS)

Interesting fact

The coin , the As - Galba (S C) (68-69) from Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Bronze weighing 11.4 g, features an image of Emperor Galba on the obverse (front side) and a representation of the goddess Rome 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 Rome on the reverse side is a common feature on coins from this era, as the Roman Empire was expanding and the city of Rome was seen as a symbol of power and prosperity.