© H. D. Rauch
© H. D. Rauch
As - Galba SECVRITAS ROMANI S C; Securitas
| Bronze | 13 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 | 13 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#245305 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Securitas, draped, seated left on throne, right hand on head, left resting on throne's arm; lighted altar and torch in front
Script: Latin
Lettering: SECVRITAS ROMANI S C
Translation:
Securitas Romani, Senatus Consultum
Safety of the Romans. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The coin , the As - Galba (SECVRITAS ROMANI S C; Securitas) (68-69) from Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Bronze weighing 13 g, features an image of the Roman goddess Securitas on the reverse side. Securitas was the goddess of security, stability, and peace, and her image on the coin symbolized the Roman Empire's commitment to maintaining peace and security throughout its territories.
