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Dupondius - Galba LIBERTAS PVBLICA S C; Libertas
| Bronze | 11.7 g | 27 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 | 11.7 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#245165 |
|---|---|
| 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
Mass varies: 10.5–12.91 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
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Interesting fact
The Dupondius - Galba coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Galba, who ruled the Roman Empire from 68 to 69 AD. The coin's obverse features the image of Libertas, the Roman goddess of liberty, with the inscription "LIBERTAS PVBLICA S C" meaning "Public Liberty." This coin was significant because it was minted during a time of political turmoil in the Roman Empire, and the image of Libertas was seen as a symbol of hope and freedom for the Roman people.
