RIC I (second edition) Galba 366 Galba obverse — Head of Galba, bare, right Obverse
RIC I (second edition) Galba 366 Galba reverse — Libertas, draped, standing left, holding pileus in right and rod in left Reverse

Heinrich-Schliemann-Institut, Universität Rostock

Catalog Reference
RIC I (second edition) Galba 366
Ruler
Galba
Denomination
Dupondius
Date
68 AD-69 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Bronze
Weight
9.56g
Diameter
26mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
bare
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IMP SER GALBA CAES AVG P M 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 366 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 9.56g, 26mm 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 366?
RIC I (second edition) Galba 366 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 366.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Galba 366?
The obverse depicts Head of Galba, bare, right with the inscription IMP SER GALBA CAES AVG P M 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 366?
RIC I (second edition) Galba 366 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 9.56g, diameter 26mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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