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Dupondius - Aemilianus VOTIS DECENNALIBVS S C
253 year| Bronze | 8.1 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Aemilianus (Marcus Aemilus Aemilianus) (253) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 253 |
| Value | Dupondius (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 8.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#284736 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend inscribed in laurel-wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VOTIS DECENNALIBVS S C
Translation:
Votis Decennalibus. Senatus Consultum.
Vows (prayers) for ten years of rule. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius - Aemilianus (VOTIS DECENNALIBVS S C) (253) coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Aemilianus, who ruled the Roman Empire for a brief period of time in 253 AD. Despite his short reign, Aemilianus was able to issue a number of coins, including this dupondius, which was a standard circulation coin at the time. The coin's design features the image of Aemilianus on one side and the Roman goddess Salus on the other, symbolizing the emperor's commitment to the health and well-being of the Roman people.
