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© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Sestertius - Galba ADLOCVTIO S C
| Bronze | 28.8 g | 36 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 | 28.8 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#245263 |
|---|---|
| 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
Unabridged legend: Adlocutio, Senatus Consultum
Translation: Allocution. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 28.22–29.35 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius - Galba (ADLOCVTIO S C) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Galba, who ruled the Roman Empire from 68 to 69 AD. The coin's obverse features a portrait of Galba, while the reverse depicts a scene of the goddess Victory standing on the prow of a ship, symbolizing the Roman Empire's naval power and victories. The coin's bronze composition and 28.8g weight were standard for Roman coins of this era, but the intricate details and symbolism on the coin make it a valuable piece for collectors and historians today.
