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© Bertolami Fine Arts
Sestertius - Galba LIBERTAS PVBLICA S C; Libertas
| Bronze | 25.9 g | 40 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 | 25.9 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#245147 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Libertas, draped, standing left, holding pileus in right and rod in left
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERTAS PVBLICA S C
Unabridged legend: Libertas Publica, Senatus Consultum
Translation: Public freedom. Decree of the senate
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 represents freedom and liberty. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea of freedom and the rule of law, which was a central theme of Galba's reign. Despite being minted over 2,000 years ago, this coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the enduring legacy of the Roman Empire.
