Sestertius - Galba PAX AVG S C, Pax

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year68-69
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarii
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight26.1 g
Dimensions35 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC I#444
Obverse descriptionHead of Galba, laureate, right
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringSER GALBA IMP CAES AVG TR P
(Translation: Servius Galba Imperator Caesar Augustus, Tribunicia Potestas Servio Galba, supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, emperor (Augustus), tribunician power.)
Reverse descriptionPax, draped, seated left on chair with low back, holding olive branch in right hand and sceptre in left
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPAX AVG S C
(Translation: Pax Augusti, Senatus Consultum Peace provided by the emperor. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (68-69)  - -
Catalog ID3005441850
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