© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Sestertius - Galba and Livia AVGVSTA S C
| Bronze | 27.78 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 | 27.78 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#245134 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Livia, draped, seated left, holding two corn-ears in right hand and sceptre in left
Script: Latin
Lettering: AVGVSTA S C
Translation:
Augusta, Senatus Consultum
Empress by decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare combination of two portrait heads on the obverse (front) side, with Galba on the left and Livia on the right. This unique design was only used for a brief period during Galba's reign, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
