© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Dupondius - Augustus MVNICIPI PARENS 27 BC - 12 BC
| Bronze | 14 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Gades (Baetica) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 27 BC - 12 BC |
| Value | Dupondius (⅛) |
| Currency | Denarius (49 BC to AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 14 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#393735 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aplustre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MVNICIPI PARENS
Comment
Reverse legend varieties:
MVNICIPI PARENS (variant 1)
MVNICIPI PATRONVS PARENS (variant 2)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin featuring Augustus (MVNICIPI PARENS) from Gades (Baetica) is interesting because it highlights the importance of the Roman Empire's maritime trade and naval power. Gades, now known as Cadiz, was a major port city in the Roman Empire and played a significant role in the empire's trade and commerce. The coin's design, which features a ship's prow on the reverse, further emphasizes the city's maritime significance. Additionally, the coin's bronze composition and 14g weight suggest that it was widely used in everyday transactions, making it a testament to the empire's efficient monetary system.
