© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Sestertius - Galba ROMA S C; Roma and Victory
| Bronze | 22.34 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 | 22.34 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#245117 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, in military dress, standing at angle to left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and spear in 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 the goddess Roma on the obverse (front side), and the goddess Victory on the reverse (back side). The coin's weight of 22.34 grams is relatively heavy for a bronze coin, indicating that it was made with a higher concentration of copper and tin, which were valuable metals at the time. This coin is a great example of the craftsmanship and attention to detail that Roman mint workers put into their coins. Despite being over 2,000 years old, the coin still retains its intricate details and is a testament to the engineering and artistic skills of the ancient Romans.
