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Sestertius - Galba LIBERTAS PVBLICA S C; Libertas
| Bronze | 26.19 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 | 26.19 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#245189 |
|---|---|
| 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
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)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, and an image of Galba, the Roman emperor, on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great political upheaval in the Roman Empire, and the image of Libertas was likely included as a symbol of the empire's commitment to preserving freedom and democracy.
