What is RIC I (second edition) Galba 135?

RIC I (second edition) Galba 135 is a Bronze Dupondius of Galba (68 AD-69 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Galba 135.

What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Galba 135?

RIC I (second edition) Galba 135 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 13.2g, diameter 31mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Galba Dupondius — RIC I (second edition) Galba 135

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Galba 135

Ruler

Galba

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

68 AD-69 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

13.2g

Diameter

31mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

SER GALBA IMP CAESAR AVG P M TR P P P

Head of Galba, laureate, right; globe at point of neck

Reverse

FIDES PVBLICA S C

Fides, draped, standing at angle to left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Galba 135 is a dupondius of Galba (68 AD-69 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Fides, draped, standing at angle to left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 13.2g, 31mm diameter.

About the Dupondius

The dupondius was a Roman orichalcum (brass) coin worth two asses, typically 12–14 grams and 25–29mm. It is distinguished from the as by the emperor's radiate crown and the use of brass rather than copper.

About the Lugdunum Mint

Lugdunum (modern Lyon, France) was the main western imperial mint from Augustus through the early second century. It was the sole mint for precious metal coinage for extended periods under Augustus and Tiberius.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC I (second edition) Galba 135?: RIC I (second edition) Galba 135 is a Bronze Dupondius of Galba (68 AD-69 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Galba 135.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Galba 135?: The obverse depicts Head of Galba, laureate, right; globe at point of neck with the inscription SER GALBA IMP CAESAR AVG P M TR P P P. The reverse depicts Fides, draped, standing at angle to left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left with the inscription FIDES PVBLICA S C. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Galba 135?: RIC I (second edition) Galba 135 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 13.2g, diameter 31mm, die axis 6 h, struck.