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As - Galba S C; Victory
| Bronze | 11.2 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 | 11.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#245314 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory advancing or stepping left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left
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; Victory) (68-69) from Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Bronze weighing 11.2 g, features an image of the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) on the reverse side. This image was a common motif on Roman coins during the 1st century AD, and it symbolized the Roman Empire's military victories and dominance. The use of Victory as a symbol of Roman power and prestige can be traced back to the reign of Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD), who used it to promote his military campaigns and achievements.
