Galba Dupondius
RIC I (second edition) Galba 281 · 68 AD-69 AD · Rome
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Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
IMP SER GALBA AVG TR P
Head of Galba, laureate, right
Reverse
PAX AVGVST S C
Pax, draped, standing left, holding branch in right and caduceus in left
About This Type
This RIC I (second edition) Galba 281 is a dupondius of Galba (68 AD-69 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, standing left, holding branch in right and caduceus in left. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 14.69g, 29mm 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC I (second edition) Galba 281?
- RIC I (second edition) Galba 281 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 281.
- How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Galba 281?
- The obverse depicts Head of Galba, laureate, right with the inscription IMP SER GALBA AVG TR P. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, standing left, holding branch in right and caduceus in left with the inscription PAX AVGVST S C. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Galba 281?
- RIC I (second edition) Galba 281 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 14.69g, diameter 29mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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