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Dupondius - Augustus P LVRIVS AGRIPPA IIIVIR A A A F FS C; Victory 7 BC
7 BC year| Bronze | 16.85 g | - |
| 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 | 16.85 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247908 |
|---|---|
| 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
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Victory on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Augustus. The image of Victory symbolized the Roman Empire's military conquests and the power of its rulers.
