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Dupondius - Augustus CA 25 BC - 15 BC
| Bronze | 10.9 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 25 BC - 15 BC |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.9 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247981 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend in linear circle in wreath of rostra and laurel leaves.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CA
Translation: Caesar.
Comment
Mass varies: 8.01–13.47 g;Diameter varies: 23–28 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin featuring Augustus (CA) from Rome, minted between 25 BC and 15 BC, is interesting because it was used as a means of propaganda to promote the Roman Empire's new monetary system, which was based on the bronze standard. The coin's design featured the image of Augustus, the first Roman Emperor, on one side, and the goddess Roma on the other, symbolizing the unity and power of the Roman Empire. Additionally, the coin's bronze composition was a departure from the previous gold and silver coins used in the Roman Republic, making it more accessible to the general population and promoting trade and commerce throughout the empire.
