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Sestertius - Galba S P Q R OB CIVES SERVATOS
| Bronze | 27.2 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 | 27.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#245207 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend in four lines within oak-wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering: S P Q R OB CIVES SERVATOS
Translation:
Senatus Populusque Romanum Ob Cives Servatos
The senate and the Roman people to the saviour of the citizens.
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 coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Galba, who ruled the Roman Empire from 68 to 69 AD. The coin's obverse features a portrait of Galba, while the reverse depicts a scene of a Roman citizen offering a sacrifice to the gods. The coin's inscription, "S P Q R OB CIVES SERVATOS," translates to "The Senate and People of Rome, preserved," which highlights the importance of the Roman Senate and citizenry in the empire's governance.
