What is RIC I (second edition) Galba 275?

RIC I (second edition) Galba 275 is a Bronze Dupondius of Galba (68 AD-69 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Galba 275.

What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Galba 275?

RIC I (second edition) Galba 275 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 14.08g, diameter 31mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Galba Dupondius — RIC I (second edition) Galba 275

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Galba 275

Ruler

Galba

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

68 AD-69 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

14.08g

Diameter

31mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP SER GALBA AVG TR P

Head of Galba, laureate, right

Reverse

LIBERTAS PVBLICA S C

Libertas, draped, standing left, holding pileus in right and rod in left

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Galba 275 is a dupondius of Galba (68 AD-69 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Libertas, draped, standing left, holding pileus in right and rod in left. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 14.08g, 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 Rome Mint

The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC I (second edition) Galba 275?: RIC I (second edition) Galba 275 is a Bronze Dupondius of Galba (68 AD-69 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Galba 275.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Galba 275?: The obverse depicts Head of Galba, laureate, right with the inscription IMP SER GALBA AVG TR P. The reverse depicts Libertas, draped, standing left, holding pileus in right and rod in left with the inscription LIBERTAS PVBLICA S C. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Galba 275?: RIC I (second edition) Galba 275 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 14.08g, diameter 31mm, die axis 6 h, struck.