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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Galba S P Q R O B CIV SER
| Bronze | 25.8 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 | 25.8 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#245205 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend in three lines within 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: 25.21–26.89 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. The coin's design features a portrait of Galba on the obverse (front side) and a depiction of the goddess Roma on the reverse (back side). The coin's inscription, "S P Q R O B CIV SER," stands for "Senatus Populusque Romanus," which means "The Senate and People of Rome." This inscription was a common feature on Roman coins and symbolized the unity between the Roman government and its citizens.
