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Sestertius - Galba EX S C OB CIVES SER
| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#245234 |
|---|---|
| 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
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin , which features Galba, was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Galba was one of the four generals who ruled Rome during the "Year of the Four Emperors" in 69 AD, and his reign was marked by political instability and power struggles. Despite this, the coinage issued during his reign, like the Sestertius, continued to be minted with high quality and attention to detail, reflecting the enduring legacy of Roman craftsmanship and artistry even in times of crisis.
