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
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Country of Origin: Roman Empire
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 | GALBA, Sestertius, VA 43 £ 997.58 |
 | ROMAN Thracian Restitution issue Titus 80-81 AD. GALBA (68-69 AD) Very Rare #79 £ 150.00 |
 | Roman Galba AE Sestertius NGC Ch VF Strike 5/5 Libertas Rare Year of 4 Emperors £ 906.88 |
 | ROMAN EMPIRE. Galba. AD 68-69. Orichalcum Sestertius, NGC AG £ 188.18 |
 | GALBA, Sestertius, VA 52 £ 1,451.03 |
 | (CA OCTOBER AD 68) ROMAN EMPIRE GALBA (AD 69-69) AE SESTERTIUS (26.93 gm, 33mm) £ 906.88 |
 | ROMAN EMPIRE. Galba. AD 68-69. Orichalcum Sestertius, NGC AG £ 177.60 |
 | ROMAN EMPIRE. Galba. AD 68-69. Æ Sestertius, good portrait, NGC Good £ 200.27 |
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