RIC I (second edition) Galba 411 — Galba Dupondius
RIC I (second edition) Galba 411 · 68 AD-69 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
SER GALBA IMP CAESAR AVG TR P
Head of Galba, laureate, right
Reverse
FELICITAS PVBLICA S C
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopia in left
About This Type
This RIC I (second edition) Galba 411 is a dupondius of Galba (68 AD-69 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopia in left. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 13.27g, 28mm 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 411?
- RIC I (second edition) Galba 411 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 411.
- How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Galba 411?
- The obverse depicts Head of Galba, laureate, right with the inscription SER GALBA IMP CAESAR AVG TR P. The reverse depicts Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopia in left with the inscription FELICITAS PVBLICA S C. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Galba 411?
- RIC I (second edition) Galba 411 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 13.27g, diameter 28mm, die axis 5 h, struck.
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