© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Dupondius - Galba PAX AVGVST S C; Pax
| Bronze | 11.2 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 | 11.2 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#245086 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopia in left, leaning on cippus
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAX AVGVST S C
Unabridged legend: Pax Augusta, Senatus Consultum.
Translation: Peace, the venerable. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
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 side features the image of Galba, while the reverse side depicts the goddess Pax (Peace) holding an olive branch and a scepter. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea of peace and stability during a time of political turmoil in the empire. Despite its historical significance, the Dupondius - Galba coin is relatively rare and highly sought after by collectors today.
