© Bertolami Fine Arts
© Bertolami Fine Arts
Sestertius - Galba ROMA S C; Roma and Victory
| Bronze | 24 g | 36 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 | 24 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#245250 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, in military dress, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and eagle-tipped sceptre in left; resting left arm on trophy; shield at feet
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 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 that era. What's interesting is that the coin's design and inscriptions reflect the political and cultural influences of the time, showcasing the power and prestige of the Roman Empire during Galba's reign.
