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Sestertius - Galba SALVS AVGVSTA S C; Salus
| Bronze | 25.34 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 | 25.34 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#245195 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, seated left on chair with high back, holding patera in right hand and sceptre in left
Script: Latin
Lettering: SALVS AVGVSTA S C
Translation:
Salus Augusta, Senatus Consultum
The venerable health. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Sestertius - Galba coin features an image of the Roman goddess Salus (Salvation) on the reverse side, which is a unique feature among Roman coins. Salus was a minor goddess who was associated with the well-being and safety of the Roman state, and her appearance on this coin may have been intended to convey a message of stability and security during a time of political upheaval.
