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Sestertius - Galba PAX AVGVST S C; Pax
| Bronze | 24.4 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 | 24.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#245244 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, seated left on chair with low back, holding olive branch in right hand and sceptre in left
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAX AVGVST S C
Translation:
Pax Augusta, Senatus Consultum
Peace, the venerable. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Trustees of the British Museum (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)
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 features the image of Galba, while the reverse depicts the goddess Pax (Irene in Greek) holding an olive branch and a scepter. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea of peace and stability during a time of political turmoil in the empire. Despite its historical significance, the coin is relatively rare and highly sought after by collectors today.
