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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Galba S P Q R O B CIV SER
| Bronze | 27 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 | 27 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#245063 |
|---|---|
| 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.
Comment
Mass varies: 24.93–29.08 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. One of the unique features of this coin is that it features a portrait of Galba on the obverse (front side), which is unusual for coins of that time period. Most coins from that era featured images of gods, goddesses, or other mythological figures. The fact that Galba's portrait was included on the coin suggests that he may have been trying to promote his own image and legitimacy as emperor.
