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Dupondius - Claudius CERES AVGVSTA S C; Ceres
| Bronze | 12.2 g | 28.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Claudius (Tiberius Claudius Drusus) (41-54) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 41-50 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12.2 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#246979 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Ceres, veiled and draped, seated left, on ornamented throne, holding grain stalks in right hand and transverse torch in left
Script: Latin
Lettering: CERES AVGVSTA S C
Translation:
Ceres Augusta. Senatus Consultum.
Ceres, the venerable. Decree of the Senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 6.24–17.14 g;Diameter varies: 25–31 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the goddess Ceres, who was the Roman goddess of agriculture and fertility, on its reverse side. This suggests that the coin may have been used as a symbol of prosperity and abundance during the reign of Emperor Claudius.
