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Sestertius - Galba ROMA S C; Roma and Victory
| Bronze | 24 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 | 24 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#245192 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, in military dress, standing left, holding Victory 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)Trustees of the British Museum (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)
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 24g weight were standard for Roman coins of this denomination during this period. What's interesting about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Galba was a military leader who rose to power after the death of Emperor Nero, but his reign was marked by political instability and economic difficulties. The coin's design reflects this turmoil, as it features a portrait of Galba with a stern expression, symbolizing his efforts to restore order and stability to the empire. Despite the challenges of his reign, the Sestertius - Galba coin remains a valuable piece of Roman history and a testament to the enduring legacy of the Roman Empire.
