Summary
Orichalcum sestertius of the Emperor Galba struck in 68 AD, Ancient Roman Empire. Minted by Rome. Struck in the late summer of 68 AD, shortly before or at the time of Galba's arrival at Rome (see Sutherland RIC I, 1984, p.247).
Obverse Description
Laureate and draped bust of Galba facing right; around, IMP SER SVLP GALBA CAES AVG TR P
Reverse Description
Libertas standing facing left extending a pileus in her hight hand and cradling a long rod in her left arm; in field, divided by figure, S C; around, LIBERTAS PVBLICA
Edge Description
Plain
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
68 AD
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Issued By
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Person Depicted
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Deity Depicted
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Mint
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Denomination
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Material
Orichalcum
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Axis
06
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
35 mm (Outside Diameter), 26.846 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
RIC 309 (RIC.35 in 1923 edition)
[Book] Sutherland, C.H.V. 1984. The Roman Imperial Coinage. I., 247 Pages
[Catalogue] Pullin, Ruth. 2011. Nature Revealed: Eugene von Guerard.
