© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Sestertius - Galba S P Q R O B CIV SER
| Bronze | 25.6 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 | 25.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#245060 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend in three lines oak-wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering: S P Q R O B CIV SER
Translation:
Senatus Populusque Romanum Ob Cives Servatos
The senate and the Roman people to the saviour of the citizens.
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 the obverse (front side) and a depiction of the goddess Victory on the reverse (back side). The coin's inscription, "S P Q R O B CIV SER," stands for "Senatus Populusque Romanus Optimo Bonorum Civium Servator," which translates to "The Senate and People of Rome, Guardian of the Best Interests of the Citizens." This inscription highlights the coin's purpose as a symbol of Roman authority and governance.
