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Sestertius - Galba ADLOCVTIO S C
| Bronze | 27.9 g | 35 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 Sestertius = ¼ Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 27.9 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#245262 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Galba, in military dress, standing right on platform with officer; two soldiers face him, one carrying shield and standard, the other shield and spear; horse between them; two soldiers behind standing right, carrying vexillum and two spears; aquila in front
Script: Latin
Lettering: ADLOCVTIO S C
Translation:
Adlocutio, Senatus Consultum
Allocution. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Münzkabinett of the Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien (CC BY-NC-SA)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius - Galba (ADLOCVTIO S C) coin features an image of the Roman emperor Galba on one side and a depiction of the goddess Victory on the other. This coin was minted during Galba's reign from 68-69 AD, and it's interesting to note that Galba was known for his efforts to restore the Roman Empire's finances and military, which had been weakened by previous emperors. The coin's design reflects this focus on military victory and the power of the Roman state.
