Roman — Roman; 68-69; Reece Period 3 (Neronian)
Coin, sestertius
A copper alloy sestertius coin of Emperor Galba, ruler of the Roman Empire, AD 68-69. The back of the coin depicts Roma, the female personification of Rome. This coin was minted in AD 68-69.
Obv: Laureate head of Galba, facing right. Obv inscription: IMP SER GALBA CAES AVG [PM TR P]. Rev: Roma, standing left, holding Victory in her extended right hand and a spear in the left. Rev inscription: ROMA SC in field.
Ref: RIC I (1948), p.203, no.39.
Condition: VG.
- Category:
- Roman
- Object ID:
- N129
- Object name:
- coin, sestertius
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Galba, -
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- Production date:
- Roman; 68-69; Reece Period 3 (Neronian)
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 31 mm, WT 25.2 g, Axis 5
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Long-term loan
Thomas Layton Trust
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
- Image credit:
- —
- Creative commons usage:
- —
- License this image:
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