© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius C ASINIVS C F GALLVS IIIVIR A A A F F S C 16 BC
16 BC year| Bronze | 9.9 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 16 BC |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.9 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247852 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend surrounding S C.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
C ASINIVS C F GALLVS IIIVIR A A A F F
S C
Translation:
Caius Asinius Gaii Filius Gallus Triumvir Auro, Argento, Aere, Flando, Feriundo. Senatus Consultum.
Gaius Asinius, son of Gaius Gallus, moneyer (Triumvir Monetalis) casting and striking gold, silver, and bronze coins. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 5.61–13.16 g;Diameter varies: 24–27 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Gallus, who was a Roman general and politician, on the obverse (front side), indicating that he was a prominent figure during the reign of Emperor Augustus.
