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Dupondius - Galba PAX AVGVSTA S C; Pax
| Bronze | 13.1 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 | 13.1 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#245215 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, standing left, holding branch in right hand and winged caduceus in left
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAX AVGVSTA S C
Unabridged legend: Pax Augusta, Senatus Consultum.
Translation: Peace, the venerable. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 11.6–14.62 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 Galba, while the reverse bears the image of Pax, the Roman goddess of peace, holding an olive branch and a scepter. The coin's inscription, "PAX AVGVSTA S C," translates to "Peace of the Augustus," highlighting the Roman Empire's commitment to maintaining peace and stability under Galba's rule.
