RIC I (second edition) Galba 323 — Galba Dupondius
RIC I (second edition) Galba 323 · 68 AD-69 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
IMP SER SVLP GALBA CAES AVG TR P
Bust of Galba, laureate and draped, right
Reverse
PAX AVGVSTA S C
Pax, draped, standing left, holding branch in right and winged caduceus in left
About This Type
This RIC I (second edition) Galba 323 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 winged caduceus in left. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 12.66g, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC I (second edition) Galba 323?
- RIC I (second edition) Galba 323 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 323.
- How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Galba 323?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Galba, laureate and draped, right with the inscription IMP SER SVLP GALBA CAES AVG TR P. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, standing left, holding branch in right and winged caduceus in left with the inscription PAX AVGVSTA S C. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Galba 323?
- RIC I (second edition) Galba 323 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 12.66g, diameter 31mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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