What is RIC I (second edition) Galba 280?

RIC I (second edition) Galba 280 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 280.

What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Galba 280?

RIC I (second edition) Galba 280 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.44g, diameter 30mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Galba Dupondius — RIC I (second edition) Galba 280

Obverse

Reverse

Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Galba 280

Ruler

Galba

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

68 AD-69 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

10.44g

Diameter

30mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

SER GALBA IMP CAES AVG TR P

Bust of Galba, laureate and draped, right

Reverse

PAX AVGVST S C

Pax, draped, standing left, holding branch up in right hand and cornucopia in left

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Galba 280 is a dupondius of Galba (68 AD-69 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, standing left, holding branch up in right hand and cornucopia in left. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 10.44g, 30mm 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 280?: RIC I (second edition) Galba 280 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 280.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Galba 280?: The obverse depicts Bust of Galba, laureate and draped, right with the inscription SER GALBA IMP CAES AVG TR P. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, standing left, holding branch up in right hand and cornucopia in left with the inscription PAX AVGVST S C. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Galba 280?: RIC I (second edition) Galba 280 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.44g, diameter 30mm, die axis 6 h, struck.