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Dupondius - Augustus DIVA AVGVSTA
| Bronze | 15.5 g | 30.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Claudius (Tiberius Claudius Drusus) (41-54) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 41-50 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 15.5 g |
| Diameter | 30.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#246986 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Livia, draped, wearing a wreath of corn-ears, seated left on an ornamented throne, holding corn-ears in right hand and long torch in left
Script: Latin
Lettering: DIVA AVGVSTA
Unabridged legend: Diva Augusta
Translation: The divine empress (Augusta)
Comment
Mass varies: 13.34–16.69 g;Diameter varies: 29–34 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Augustus, the first emperor of the Roman Empire, on one side, and the goddess Diva Augusta, a deified representation of Augustus' wife Livia, on the other. This coin was minted during Augustus' reign, which lasted from 27 BC to 14 AD, and it highlights the importance of the emperor's family and legacy in Roman culture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (41-50) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Dupondius - Augustus (DIVA AVGVSTA) (41-50) coin.
