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Sestertius - Galba LIBERTAS PVBLICA S C; Libertas
| Bronze | 24.6 g | 35.5 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 | 24.6 g |
| Diameter | 35.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#245187 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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: 22.66–27.73 g;Diameter varies: 34–37 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 design features a portrait of Galba on one side and the goddess Libertas on the other. The image of Libertas is particularly interesting because it represents the idea of freedom, which was an important concept during Galba's reign. In fact, Galba was known for his efforts to restore the Roman Republic and promote libertas, or freedom, for the Roman people. This coin serves as a tangible reminder of that effort and the value that the Roman Empire placed on the idea of freedom.
