Dupondius - Galba S P Q R O B CIV SER
| 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#245216 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend in four lines within oak-wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering: S P Q R O B CIV SER
Translation:
Senatus Populusque Romanum Ob Cives Servatos
The senate and the Roman people to the saviour of the citizens.
Comment
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. It was a time of great turmoil and political upheaval, as Galba was the fourth emperor to rule in a span of just one year, known as the "Year of the Four Emperors." Despite this instability, the coinage during Galba's reign was of high quality and featured beautiful designs, such as the image of the Roman goddess Victory on the reverse side of the Dupondius - Galba coin.
