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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius - Augustus IMP T VESP AVG REST S C; Victory
| Bronze | 12.6 g | 27.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Titus (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (79-81) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 80-81 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12.6 g |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#251246 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, draped, advancing left, carrying in right hand shield inscribed S P Q R.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP T VESP AVG REST S C
Translation:
Imperator Titus Vespasianus Augustus Restituit, Senatus Consultum.
Supereme commander (Imperator) Titus Vespasian, emperor (Augustus), has restored [this coin], decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 11.99–13.32 g;Diameter varies: 27–28 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin featuring Augustus (IMP T VESP AVG REST S C; Victory) from Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Bronze weighing 12.6 g has an interesting fact that the reverse side of the coin depicts a personification of Victory standing on the prow of a ship, holding a trophy and a palm branch. This symbolizes Rome's naval supremacy and military victories during the reign of Augustus.
