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Sestertius - Galba ROMA S C; Roma and Victory
| Bronze | 25.92 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 | 25.92 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#245159 |
|---|---|
| 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
RIC lists this coin with a drapery on bust, however this rather seems a cataloguing mistake.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 bronze composition and 25.92g weight were standard for Roman coins of that era. Interestingly, the Sestertius - Galba coin was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Emperor Galba was known for his strict fiscal policies and his efforts to restore the empire's finances, which had been depleted by his predecessor, Nero. Despite his efforts, Galba's reign was cut short when he was assassinated in 69 AD by his own soldiers. The coin serves as a reminder of the political instability and economic challenges faced by the Roman Empire during that time.
