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Sestertius - Galba ADLOCVTIO S C
| Bronze | 26.7 g | 35.5 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 | 26.7 g |
| Diameter | 35.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#245264 |
|---|---|
| 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: 26.04–27.35 g;Diameter varies: 34.5–36 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Galba (ADLOCVTIO S C) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess of victory, Victoria, on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during this period.
