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Sestertius - Galba HISPANIA CLVNIA SVL S C
| Bronze | 27.7 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 | 27.7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#245272 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Galba, in military dress, seated left on curule chair, holding parazonium in left hand and extending right hand to female figure, draped, standing right, holding palladium in right hand and cornucopia in left
Script: Latin
Lettering: HISPANIA CLVNIA SVL S C
Unabridged legend: Hispania Clunia Sulpicia, Senatus Consultum.
Translation: Hispania Clunia Sulpicia. 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
The Sestertius coin , which features Galba, is notable for its rare and unique design. It depicts the Roman goddess of victory, Victoria, standing on the prow of a ship, holding a trophy and a rudder. This design is not found on many other coins from the same period, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
