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Sestertius - Galba ROMA S C; Roma
| Bronze | 26 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 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#245245 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, in military dress, seated left on cuirass, holding spear in right hand and parazonium in left; various arms around
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMA S C
Translation:
Roma, Senatus Consultum
Rome. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)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, what makes this coin interesting is that the image of Roma is depicted with a distinctly African appearance, suggesting that the artist may have been influenced by the cultural exchange and diversity of the Roman Empire during that time. This representation of Roma highlights the diverse cultural heritage of the Roman Empire and its influence on art and currency.
