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Sestertius - Galba EX S C OB CIVES SER
| Bronze | 26.1 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 | 26.1 g |
| Diameter | 35.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#245233 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend in four lines within oak-wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering: EX S C OB CIVES SER
Translation:
Ex Senatus Consultum, Ob Cives Servatos
By special decree of the senate. For saving the citizens.
Comment
Mass varies: 24.55–27.59 g;Diameter varies: 35–36 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius - Galba coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Galba, who ruled the Roman Empire from 68 to 69 AD. The coin's obverse features a portrait of Galba, while the reverse depicts a scene of a Roman citizen offering a sacrifice to the gods. The coin's inscription, "EX S C OB CIVES SER," stands for "Ex Senatus Consulto, Orbis Civium Servatus," which translates to "By the Senate's Decree, the World's Citizens are Saved." This inscription reflects the Roman Empire's emphasis on the importance of the Senate and the idea that the emperor's role was to protect and preserve the welfare of the citizens.
