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Sestertius - Galba ROMA S C; Roma
| Bronze | 25.5 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 | 25.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#245246 |
|---|---|
| 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
Mass varies: 25.34–25.61 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
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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. 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 capital city, Rome, and the goddess who personified it. The coin's design also reflects the political and cultural values of the Roman Empire during Galba's reign.
