The 68AD Sestertius - GalbaOrichalcum Sestertius of Emperor Galba minted in 68AD at the Rome Mint. Orichalcum is a golden-coloured bronze alloy that was often used in ancient Rome coinage. Diameter 35mm and weighs about 26.85g.
The Obverse shows the laureate and draped bust of Emperor Galba. Legend is "IMP SER SVLP GALBA CAES AVG TR P".
The edge is plain.
The Reverse shows the Goddess Libertas standing facing left extending a pileus in her right hand. Legend around is "LIBERTAS PVBLICA". Divided across is "S C". SC means senatus consultum, or 'by decree of the Senate' so the coin was an official issue.Image credit: Museums Victoria
Mintage: Not known
Minted at Roman Mint
Minted in 68AD. See Coins and Events of 68
Monarch/Ruler: Galba (Emperor 68AD-69AD)
Category: Roman. See more Roman coins
Country of Origin: Roman Empire
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 | ROMAN EMPIRE. Galba. AD 68-69. Æ Sestertius, good portrait, NGC Good £ 200.23 |
 | ROMAN EMPIRE. Galba. AD 68-69. Orichalcum Sestertius, NGC AG £ 188.14 |
 | Roman Imperial, Galba, sestertius, 68-69 A.D. £ 1,133.36 |
 | Roman Empire 68-69 AD - Bronze Sestertius - Emperor Galba MARS VICTOR S C; Mars £ 51.13 |
 | Galba AE Sestertius AD 68-69 Roma seated ANACS VF20 £ 724.44 |
 | ROMAN IMPERIAL: Galba, Brass Sestertius, ROMA S-C, Rome, 68 AD. Fine & Rare. £ 372.43 |
 | ROMAN EMPIRE. Galba. AD 68-69. Orichalcum Sestertius, NGC AG £ 177.56 |
 | Gallienus Roman coin, Sol reverse, ancient Antoninianus, W221 £ 37.10 |
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