Dupondius - Galba LIBERTAS PVBLICA S C; Libertas
| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#245164 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Libertas, draped, standing left, holding pileus in right and rod in left
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERTAS PVBLICA S C
Translation:
Libertas Publica, Senatus Consultum
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 an interesting artifact from ancient Rome. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Galba, who was the Roman Emperor from 68 to 69 AD, came to power during a period of political upheaval, known as the "Year of the Four Emperors." Despite his efforts to restore order and stability to the empire, Galba's reign was marked by corruption, extravagance, and military disasters. The coin, which features the image of Libertas, the goddess of freedom, serves as a symbol of the political and social unrest that characterized this period in Roman history.
