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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius - Augustus TI CAES M T F M M A II VIR; Sicca
10 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Sicca (Africa Proconsularis) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 10 |
| Value | Dupondius (⅛) |
| Currency | Denarius (49 BC to AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#397053 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bare head of Tiberius, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TI CAES M T F M M A II VIR
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Augustus, the first Roman Emperor, on one side, and an image of the Roman goddess Venus on the other. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was promoting the cult of the Roman emperor, and that the emperor was seen as a divine figure, associated with the gods. Additionally, the fact that the coin was minted in Sicca, a city in North Africa, suggests that the Roman Empire had a strong presence in the region and that the coin was likely used in trade and commerce throughout the empire.