© Hess Divo
© Hess Divo
Sestertius - Galba ROMA S C; Roma and Victory
| Bronze | 25.8 g | 33 mm |
| 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 | 25.8 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#245160 |
|---|---|
| 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
Mass varies: 25.64–25.96 g;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 one side and the goddess Roma and the personification of Victory on the other. The coin's bronze composition and 25.8g weight were standard for Roman coins of its time. What's interesting is that the coin's design and weight were meant to convey the power and prosperity of the Roman Empire during Galba's reign. Despite this, Galba's rule was marked by political instability, and he was eventually assassinated in 69 AD. This coin serves as a reminder of the transience of power and the complexities of Roman politics during that time.
