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Dupondius - Galba S P Q R O B CIVES SERVAT
| Bronze | 13 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 | 13 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#245218 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend in four lines within oak-wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering: S P Q R O B CIVES SERVAT
Translation:
Senatus Populusque Romanum Ob Cives Servatos
The senate and the Roman people to the saviour of the citizens.
Comment
Mass varies: 12.27–13.81 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. It's interesting to note that Galba was the first emperor to issue coins with his own portrait, which was a departure from the traditional Roman practice of featuring gods or goddesses on coins. This coin, in particular, features a portrait of Galba on the obverse (front) side, and a depiction of the Roman goddess Victory on the reverse (back) side. This coin is a rare and valuable artifact from ancient Rome, and it provides a unique glimpse into the economic and political systems of the time.
