© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius - Galba FELICITAS PVBLICA S C; Felicitas
| Bronze | 12.8 g | 28 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 | 12.8 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#245211 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopia in left
Script: Latin
Lettering: FELICITAS PVBLICA S C
Unabridged legend: Felicitas Publica, Senatus Consultum.
Translation: Good fortune of the public. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 12.37–13.27 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 highlights the importance of Felicitas in Roman culture and the desire for good fortune and prosperity during the reign of Emperor Galba.
