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Sestertius - Galba ADLOCVTIO S C
| Bronze | 26.6 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 | 26.6 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#245266 |
|---|---|
| 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: 24.94–28.32 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 translates to "By the Senate's Decree." This inscription indicates that the coin was minted with the approval of the Roman Senate, which was a powerful governing body at the time. I hope you find this fact interesting!
