Sestertius - Galba S P Q R O B CIV SER

Issuer Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year 68-69
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarii
Currency Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition Bronze
Weight 24.6 g
Diameter 36 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC I#261
Obverse description Head of Galba, oak-wreathed, right
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering IMP SER GALBA AVG TR P
(Translation: Imperator Servius Galba Augustus Tribunicia Potestas Supreme commander (Imperator) Servio Galba, emperor (Augustus), tribunician power.)
Reverse description Legend in three lines oak-wreath
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering S P Q R O B CIV SER
(Translation: Senatus Populusque Romanum Ob Cives Servatos The senate and the Roman people to the saviour of the citizens.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (68-69) - -
Numisquare ID 5300148970
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