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Dupondius - Augustus and Caligula CONSENSV SENAT ET EQ ORDIN P Q R; Rome
| Bronze | 13.9 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caligula (Caius Augustus Germanicus) (37-41) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 37-41 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 13.9 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247173 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Augustus (or Caligula), laureate and togate, seated, left, on curule chair, holding branch in right hand and resting left hand against side.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSENSV SENAT ET EQ ORDIN P Q R
Unabridged legend: Consensus Senatus Et Equestris Ordinis Populi Que Romani
Translation: With the will of the senate, the equestrian order, and the Roman people
Comment
Mass varies: 9.97–17.09 g;Diameter varies: 27–31 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the portrait of both Augustus and Caligula, indicating that it was issued during a period of co-rule between the two emperors. This is a unique feature, as most coins from this time period only depicted a single emperor. Additionally, the coin's reverse side features the abbreviation "P Q R," which stands for "Patres Quirites Romani," or "Fathers of the Roman People," highlighting the coin's connection to the Roman Senate and the people of Rome.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (37-41) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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