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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius - Augustus P LVRIVS AGRIPPA IIIVIR A A A F F S C; Victory 7 BC
7 BC year| Bronze | 15.9 g | 32.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 7 BC |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 15.9 g |
| Diameter | 32.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247907 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend surrounding S C.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
P LVRIVS AGRIPPA IIIVIR A A A F F
S C
Translation:
Publius Lurius Agrippa, Triumvir Auro, Argento, Aere, Flando, Feriundo. Senatus Consultum.
Publius Lurius Agrippa, moneyer (Triumvir Monetalis) for the casting and striking of gold, silver, and bronze coins. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 11.73–20.15 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin featuring Augustus (P LVRIVS AGRIPPA IIIVIR A A A F F S C; Victory) from Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Bronze weighing 15.9 g has an interesting fact that the image of Victory on the reverse side of the coin was a common motif used during Augustus' reign to symbolize his military victories and the expansion of the Roman Empire.
