sestertius, Roman Empire, Galba, 68-69 CE

Date68-69 CE

Emperor Galba

CultureRoman

MediumAes

DimensionsCoin Dimensions: 2.75 cm, 12.84 g

Credit LineTransfer from Vassar College Classics Department, 1968

On View

Not on view

PeriodRoman Empire

Classification(s)

Coins and Medals

Denomination

Sestertius

Language

Latin

Minting Location

Rome

Region

Italy

Obverse Description

The draped and laureate head of Galba is facing right, and IMP SER GALBA AUG TR P is inscribed around.

Obverse Expanded

IMPERATOR SERVIUS GALBA AUGUSTUS TRIBUNICIA POTESTATE

Obverse Legend

IMP SER GALBA AUG TR P

Obverse Translated

Imperator Servius Galba Augustus, with tribunician power

Reverse Description

A draped Felicitas is standing to the left, holding a patera in her right hand, a cornucopia in her left, and leaning on a cippus. FELICITAS AUGUST is inscribed around, S is inscribed to the left, and C to the right.

Reverse Expanded

FELICITAS AUGUSTA, SENATUS CONSULTO

Reverse Legend

FELICITAS AUGUST, S C

Reverse Translated

August Luck. By decree of the senate.

BibliographySutherland, Galba 273

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