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As - Galba SALVS AVGVSTI S C; Salus
| Bronze | 12.9 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 | 12.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#245302 |
|---|---|
| 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)Trustees of the British Museum (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 seated, holding a snake and a patera (a shallow dish used for ritual offerings). The coin's design was meant to convey the idea of the Roman Empire's commitment to protecting and preserving the well-being of its citizens.
