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Sestertius - Galba LIBERTAS PVBLICA S C; Libertas
| Bronze | 24 g | 34 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 | 24 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#245149 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Libertas, draped, standing left, holding pileus in right and rod in left
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERTAS PVBLICA S C
Translation:
Libertas Publica, Senatus Consultum
Public freedom. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 22.82–25.1 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Harvard Art Museums
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Galba (LIBERTAS PVBLICA S C; Libertas) coin is that it features an image of Libertas, the Roman goddess of freedom, on one side, while the other side bears an image of Galba, the Roman emperor who ruled from 68 to 69 AD. This coin was minted during a time of great political upheaval in the Roman Empire, and the image of Libertas can be seen as a symbol of the desire for freedom and independence that was growing among the Roman people during this period.
