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Dupondius C.ASINIVS GALLVS IIIVIR A A A F F S C 16 BC
16 BC year| Bronze | 10.7 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 | 10.7 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247853 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend surrounding S C.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
C.ASINIVS GALLVS IIIVIR A A A F F
S C
Translation:
Caius Asinius Gallus Triumvir Auro, Argento, Aere, Flando, Feriundo. Senatus Consultum.
Gaius Asinius Gallus, magistrate (Triumvir Monetalis) casting and striking gold, silver, and bronze coins. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.34–13.6 g;Diameter varies: 22–28 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of C. Asinius Gallus, who was a Roman consul and military leader, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) depicts the Roman goddess of victory, Victoria, standing on a globe, holding a wreath and a palm branch. This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Augustus, who ruled Rome from 27 BC to 14 AD, and it was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the Roman Empire.
