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Sestertius - Galba ROMA S C; Roma
| Bronze | 26.3 g | 36 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 | 26.3 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#245038 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted and draped, seated left on cuirass, holding spear in right hand and resting left on shield
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMA S C
Translation:
Roma, Senatus Consultum
Rome. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 25.38–26.86 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (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. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Galba on one side and a depiction of the goddess Roma on the other. This is significant because it shows the importance of the Roman Empire's deification of their emperors, as well as the cultural influence of the Roman goddess Roma. Additionally, the coin's bronze material and 26.3g weight also provide insight into the economy and monetary system of the Roman Empire during this time period.
