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As - Galba S C
| Issuer | Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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| Year | 68-69 |
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| Shape | Round (irregular) |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A legionary aquila (eagle) with wings spread, perched left atop a thunderbolt, is depicted centrally above a horizontal bar, flanked on either side by two military standards adorned with roundels and surmounted by decorative finials. The entire composition rests on a base bar, giving the design a formal, symmetrical arrangement. The senatorial authorization mark S C (Senatus Consultum) is placed prominently in the left and right fields. The design reflects the military themes favored by Galba, emphasizing his legitimacy through the support of the Roman legions. |
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| Reverse lettering | S C (Translation: Senatus Consultum Decree of the senate.) |
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