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Sestertius - Galba ROMA S C; Roma and Victory
| Bronze | 24.9 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 | 24.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#245193 |
|---|---|
| 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
Mass varies: 23.49–26.62 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
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Interesting fact
The Sestertius - Galba coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Galba, who ruled the Roman Empire from 68 to 69 AD. It features an image of Roma, the personification of Rome, on the obverse side, and Victory on the reverse side. The coin was made of bronze and weighed 24.9 grams. Interestingly, the Sestertius - Galba coin was part of a series of coins minted by Galba to commemorate his military victories, particularly his campaigns against the Germanic tribes. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the propaganda efforts of the Roman Empire to promote the image of a powerful and victorious ruler. Overall, the Sestertius - Galba coin is a valuable piece of history that provides insight into the political and military events of the Roman Empire during the 1st century AD.
