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Dupondius with bust of Galba

Roman
Imperial Period
A.D. 68
Mint: Rome

Medium/Technique Bronze
Dimensions Diameter: 29 mm. Weight: 11.96 gm. Die Axis: 6
Credit Line Catharine Page Perkins Fund
Accession Number97.433
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsNumismaticsCoins

DescriptionObverse: Bust of Galba profile to right, draped and laureate.
IMPSERGALBA AVGTRP
Reverse: SPQR/ OB/ CIVSER within a wreath.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with Edward Perry Warren; 1897: purchased by MFA from Edward Perry Warren for $ 25,000.00 (this figure is the total price for MFA 97.285-97.442 and 97.1104)