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Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Publius Sulpicius Galba

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minted in Rome

Postcard of Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Publius Sulpicius Galba.
000-100-078-641-C
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Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Publius Sulpicius Galba

This silver denarius was minted in Rome by Publius Sulpicius Galba in 69 BC. It was a special issue, as indicated by the legend 'S.C'. This picture shows the obverse of the coin.

The obverse depicts Vesta, the goddess of the hearth, wearing a veil. Behind her are the letters 'S C' (for senatus consulto), indicating that this was a special issue ordered by the Senate.

Most Roman Republican coins were minted by officials called moneyers. In exceptional cases the Senate ordered other officials to strike issues. The reverse indicates that the moneyer struck this issue in his position as a curule aedile.


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Online ID: 000-100-078-641-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  A.1915.132
Date: 69 BC
Material: Silver. Inscription: Obv. Head of Vesta r., wearing veil; behind, S C downwards / Rev. Knife, culullus and axe; on l., AE; on r., CVR; in exergue, P.GALB
Dimensions: 19.00 mm D / Die Axis: 4.5
What: Coin, denarius
Subject: Ancient Coin Collection
Who: Vesta
Where: Italy, Rome
Event:
Description: Silver denarius of the Roman Republic, Rome, 69 BC
References:
  • Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976. 
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