© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius - Augustus S C
| Bronze | 13.5 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tiberius (Tiberius Claudius Nero) (14-37) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 22-26 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 13.5 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247326 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Large SC within oak-wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S C
Translation:
Senatus Consultum.
Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 9.35–15.68 g;Diameter varies: 21–34 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin featuring Augustus (S C) from Rome, minted between 22-26 AD, is interesting because it was used as a means of propaganda to promote the Roman Empire's new imperial system, with Augustus as its first emperor. The coin's design features Augustus' image on one side and a depiction of the goddess Roma on the other, symbolizing the unity and power of the Roman state under his rule.
