As - Galba VESTA S C; Vesta
| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#245106 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Vesta, draped, seated left on small chair, holding patera in right hand and palladium in left
Script: Latin
Lettering: VESTA S C
Translation:
Vesta, Senatus Consultum
Vesta. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The coin , the As - Galba (VESTA S C; Vesta) (68-69) from Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Bronze, features an image of the Roman goddess Vesta on the reverse side. Vesta was the goddess of the hearth, home, and family, and was considered one of the most important deities in ancient Roman religion. The image of Vesta on this coin is a representation of the central hearth of the Roman home, which was considered a symbol of the Roman state and its institutions. This coin is a rare and valuable artifact that provides insight into the religious beliefs and practices of ancient Rome.
