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Sestertius - Galba CONCORD AVG S C; Concordia
| Bronze | 26.4 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 | 26.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#245142 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Concordia, draped, seated left on throne, holding olive branch in right hand and sceptre in left
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORD AVG S C
Translation:
Concordia Augusta. Senatus Consultum
Majestic harmony. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Trustees of the British Museum (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Galba (CONCORD AVG S C; Concordia) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Concordia on the reverse side, which symbolizes unity and harmony within the Roman Empire.
