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© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Sestertius - Galba LIBERTAS AVGVSTA S C; Libertas
| Bronze | 24.69 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 | 24.69 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#245242 |
|---|---|
| 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
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)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 side features a portrait of Galba, while the reverse side depicts the goddess Libertas, who is shown standing and holding a liberty torch and a scepter. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea of liberty and freedom, which was an important theme during Galba's reign. Despite being made of bronze, the coin is relatively rare and highly sought after by collectors today.
