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© British Museum
Dupondius - Galba LIBERTAS PVBLICA S C; Libertas
| Bronze | 14.2 g | - |
| 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 | 14.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#245076 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Libertas, draped, standing left, holding pileus in right and rod in left
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERTAS PVBLICA S C
Unabridged legend: Libertas Publica, Senatus Consultum
Translation: Public freedom. Decree of the senate
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin featuring Galba and the goddess Libertas is notable for its historical significance. It was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire, specifically in 68-69 AD, when Galba, who was then the governor of Hispania, led a rebellion against the emperor Nero. This rebellion ultimately led to Nero's downfall and Galba's brief reign as emperor. The coin's design, featuring Libertas, symbolizes the idea of freedom and the rejection of tyranny, which was a central theme of Galba's rebellion.
