© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Sestertius - Galba ROMA RESTI S C; Roma
| Bronze | 26.14 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 | 26.14 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#245284 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Galba, in military dress, standing left, leaning left hand on spear, gesturing with left hand to kneeled Roma, helmeted with shield and parazonium, holding out child
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMA RESTI S C
Translation:
Roma Renascens, Senatus Consultum
Rome born again. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)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 a portrait of Galba, while the reverse depicts the goddess Roma seated on a throne, holding a scepter and a shield. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the power and authority of the Roman Empire, and it was widely used in trade and commerce throughout the empire. Interestingly, the Sestertius - Galba coin was made of bronze, which was a common material for coins during that time period. However, the coin's weight of 26.14 grams was slightly heavier than other coins of similar denominations, which suggests that it may have been minted with a higher level of precision or using a different manufacturing process. Overall, the Sestertius - Galba coin is a fascinating piece of history that provides insight into the economic and political systems of the Roman Empire during the 1st century AD.
