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Sestertius - Galba EX S C OB CIVES SERVATOS
| Bronze | 25.5 g | 35 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 | 25.5 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#245186 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend in four lines within oak-wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering: EX S C OB CIVES SERVATOS
Translation:
Ex Senatus Consultum, Ob Cives Servatos
By special decree of the senate. For saving the citizens.
Comment
Mass varies: 24.71–26.37 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
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Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin features an image of Galba, who was a Roman emperor who ruled from 68 to 69 AD. What's interesting is that Galba was known for his efforts to restore the Roman Empire's finances and military, and this coin was issued during his reign as part of a larger program to reform the Roman currency. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect this focus on financial reform, with the image of Galba on one side and the words "EX S C OB CIVES SERVATOS" (meaning "From the Senate and People of Rome") on the other. This coin is a tangible reminder of Galba's efforts to stabilize the Roman Empire during a time of political and economic upheaval.
