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Sestertius - Galba ADLOCVTIO S C
| Bronze | 27 g | - |
| 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 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#245265 |
|---|---|
| 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: 26.38–27.92 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
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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 design features a portrait of Galba on the obverse (front side) and a depiction of the goddess Victory on the reverse (back side). The coin's inscription, "ADLOCVTIO S C," stands for "Adlocutio Senatus Consulto," which means "By the Senate's Decree" in Latin. This inscription indicates that the coin was issued by the Roman Senate, rather than by the emperor himself. I hope you find this fact interesting!
