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Sestertius - Galba ROMA S C R XL; Roma
| Bronze | 26.4 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 | 26.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#245249 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, in military dress, standing left, holding branch in right hand and eagle-tipped sceptre in left; resting left arm on trophy; shield at feet
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMA S C R XL
Translation:
Roma, Senatus Consultum, Remissa Quadragesima
Rome. Decree of the senate. Abolishment of the fortieth (Quadragesima Litium, Caligula's litigation tax).
Comment
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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 the obverse (front side) and a depiction of the goddess Roma on the reverse (back side). The coin's inscription, "ROMA S C R XL," stands for "Roma, Senatus Consulto, Romanus," which translates to "Rome, by the decree of the Senate, Roman." This inscription indicates that the coin was minted by the Roman Senate, which was a powerful political institution in ancient Rome. Overall, the Sestertius - Galba coin is an interesting piece of history that provides insight into the political and economic systems of ancient Rome during the reign of Emperor Galba.
