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Dupondius - Galba FELICITAS AVGVST S C; Felicitas
| Bronze | 12.92 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Galba (Servius Sulpicius Galba) (68-69) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 68-69 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12.92 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#245161 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopia in left; leaning on cippus
Script: Latin
Lettering: FELICITAS AVGVST S C
Unabridged legend: Felicitas Augusti, Senatus Consultum.
Translation: Good fortune of the emperor. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dupondius - Galba coin is that it features the image of Felicitas, the Roman goddess of good luck and prosperity, on its reverse side. This is significant because it reflects the importance of Felicitas in Roman culture and the desire of the emperor Galba to promote prosperity and good fortune throughout the empire.
