RIC I (second edition) Galba 365 Galba obverse — Head of Galba, bare, right Obverse
RIC I (second edition) Galba 365 Galba reverse — Libertas, draped, standing left, holding pileus in right and rod in left Reverse

Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg

Catalog Reference
RIC I (second edition) Galba 365
Ruler
Galba
Denomination
Dupondius
Date
68 AD-69 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Bronze
Weight
12.91g
Diameter
27mm
Die Axis
7 h
Portrait Type
bare
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IMP SER GALBA CAES AVG TR P

Head of Galba, bare, 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 365 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 12.91g, 27mm 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 365?
RIC I (second edition) Galba 365 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 365.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Galba 365?
The obverse depicts Head of Galba, bare, right with the inscription IMP SER GALBA CAES 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: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Galba 365?
RIC I (second edition) Galba 365 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 12.91g, diameter 27mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

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