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As - Galba VESTA S C; Vesta
| Bronze | 11.7 g | 26 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 | 11.7 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#245174 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Vesta, draped, seated left on low chair, holding palladium in right hand and sceptre in left
Script: Latin
Lettering: VESTA S C
Translation:
Vesta, Senatus Consultum
Vesta. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 10.55–12.68 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
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Interesting fact
The coin features the goddess Vesta on the reverse, which is unusual for a Roman coin, as Vesta was not typically depicted on coins. This suggests that the coin may have been issued to commemorate a specific event or festival related to Vesta, such as the Vestalia festival, which was held annually in June to honor the goddess.
