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© Trustees of the British Museum
Sestertius - Galba S C; Victory
| Bronze | 26.5 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 | 26.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#245053 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory advancing right, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left
Script: Latin
Lettering: S C
Translation:
Senatus Consultum
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 (S C; Victory) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Victory on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during this time period. The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military prowess and its ability to conquer and dominate other nations. The inclusion of this image on the coinage was a way for the Roman government to promote its military achievements and to reinforce its claim to be the dominant power in the Mediterranean world.
