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© British Museum
Dupondius Anonymous 215 BC - 212 BC
| Bronze | 208.33 g | 57 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 215 BC - 212 BC |
| Value | Dupondius (2) |
| Currency | Denarius of 10 Asses (221 – 141 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 208.33 g |
| Diameter | 57 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#384121 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Prow, left; above, denominational mark.
Script: Latin
Lettering: II
Translation: 2
Comment
Haeberlin pl. 48,1.
Weight varies from 150.82g-230.7g
Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin from Rome, made of Bronze and weighing 208.33g, is interesting because it was used as a standard circulation coin during the Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC), indicating that bronze was a widely used material for coinage during that time.
