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As - Galba SALVS AVGVSTI S C; Salus
| Bronze | 11.9 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 | 11.9 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#245301 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, standing right, leaning on column and feeding snake
Script: Latin
Lettering: SALVS AVGVSTI S C
Unabridged legend: Salus Augusti, Senatus Consultum.
Translation: Health of the emperor. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)
Interesting fact
The coin , the As - Galba (SALVS AVGVSTI S C; Salus) from Rome, is notable for its depiction of the Roman goddess Salus, who is depicted on the reverse side of the coin. Salus was the goddess of safety, security, and well-being, and was often depicted as a woman standing or sitting, with a snake in her hand. The image of Salus on this coin is particularly interesting because it shows her standing on a prow of a ship, symbolizing the protection and safety that the Roman Empire provided to its citizens. This image is a powerful representation of the Roman Empire's values and ideals, and serves as a reminder of the importance of safety and security in the ancient world.
