© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius - Augustus C PLOTIVS RVFVS IIIVIR A A A F F S C 15 BC
15 BC year| Bronze | 10.1 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 15 BC |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.1 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247869 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Legend surrounding S C.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
C PLOTIVS RVFVS IIIVIR A A A F F
S C
Translation:
Caius Plotius Rufus, Triumvir Auro, Argento, Aere, Flando, Feriundo. Senatus Consultum.
Gaius Plotius Rufus, moneyer (Triumvir Monetalis) casting and striking gold, silver, and bronze coins. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 5.05–13.601 g;Diameter varies: 25–30 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Augustus, the first emperor of the Roman Empire, on one side, and the inscription "C PLOTIVS RVFVS IIIVIR A A A F F S C" on the other, which stands for "Gaius Plotiarius Rufus, tresvir monetalis, Augustus, father of the country, three times consul." This inscription indicates that the coin was minted during Augustus' reign and that Gaius Plotiarius Rufus was a high-ranking official in charge of the mint. Additionally, the use of bronze as the material for the coin was a common practice during the Roman Empire, as it was a durable and affordable metal that could be easily produced and distributed.
