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Sestertius - Galba ROMA S C; Roma
| Bronze | 27.7 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 | 27.7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#245113 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted and draped, seated left on cuirass, holding spear in right hand and resting left on shield; greave lying on right
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMA S C
Translation:
Roma, Senatus Consultum
Rome. 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. 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 highlights the importance of the Roman Empire's mythology and religious beliefs, as well as the emperor's desire to associate himself with the divine. Additionally, the coin's bronze composition and relatively small weight of 27.7 grams make it a notable example of Roman coinage during this period.
