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Sestertius - Galba VICTORIAE IMP GALBAE AVG; Victory
| Bronze | 21.2 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 | 21.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#244885 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, draped, standing right, left foot on helmet, inscribing S P Q R on shield on cippus
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIAE IMP GALBAE AVG
Translation:
Victoria Imperatori Galbae Augusti.
Victory of supreme commander (Imperator) and emperor (Augustus) Galba.
Comment
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Victory (Victoria) on the reverse side, which was a common motif in Roman coinage, symbolizing the Roman Empire's military conquests and dominance.
