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Sestertius - Galba ROMA S C; Roma
| Bronze | 28.5 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 | 28.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#245283 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, seated left on various arms, holding palladium with right hand and spear with left
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 was minted during the reign of Emperor Galba, who ruled the Roman Empire from 68 to 69 AD. The coin's design features a portrait of Galba on the obverse (front side) and a depiction of the goddess Roma on the reverse (back side). The coin's inscription, "ROMA S C," stands for "Roma Senate et Cives," which translates to "Rome, Senate and Citizens." This inscription signifies the coin's issuance by the Roman Senate and its intended use as a standard circulation coin among the Roman citizens.
