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Sestertius - Galba LIBERTAS AVGVSTA S C; Libertas
| Bronze | 25.7 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 | 25.7 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#245241 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Libertas, draped, standing left, holding pileus in right and rod in left
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERTAS AVGVSTA S C
Translation:
Libertas Augusti, Senatus Consultum
Freedom of the emperor. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 24.24–27.06 g;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 features an image of Libertas, the Roman goddess of freedom, on its reverse side. This is significant because Galba, the emperor who issued the coin, was known for his efforts to restore liberties and freedoms to the Roman people, which had been eroded under previous emperors. The image of Libertas on the coin serves as a symbol of Galba's commitment to these values.
