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Dupondius - Galba PAX AVGVST S C; Pax
| Bronze | 11.9 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 | 11.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#245213 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, standing left, holding branch in right hand and caduceus in left
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAX AVGVST S C
Unabridged legend: Pax Augusta, Senatus Consultum.
Translation: Peace, the venerable. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius - Galba coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Galba, who ruled the Roman Empire from 68 to 69 AD. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the goddess Pax (Peace) on the reverse side, which was a symbol of the emperor's efforts to restore peace and stability to the empire after a period of civil unrest and conflict. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea of peace and harmony, and it was circulated widely throughout the empire to promote this message.
