Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Galba
- Medium
- Bronze
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 3.5 cm (1 7/16 in.)
- Genre
- coin
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Styles
Tags
portraitcoinimperial (roman)inorganic materialmanancient artnonferrous metalbronzecopper alloyancientroman (ancient, style or period)metal
About
The front of this coin portrays the emperor Galba, facing right. On the back, Galba is shown in a pose known as adloculio, which is associated with the giving of speeches.
