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Sestertius - Galba ROMA S C; Roma
| Bronze | 26 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 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#245043 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted and draped, seated left on cuirass, holding spear in right hand and resting left on shield, which rests on helmet
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMA S C
Translation:
Roma, Senatus Consultum
Rome. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 25.21–26.84 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 features an image of the Roman goddess Roma on the obverse (front side), which is a common feature on many Roman coins. However, the reverse (back side) of the coin features a unique image of a Roman soldier holding a shield and spear, surrounded by a wreath. This image is significant because it represents the military might of the Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Galba, who was known for his military campaigns and conquests. The coin's design serves as a symbol of the empire's power and influence during that time period.
