Dupondius - Claudius (CERES AVGVSTA S C; Ceres) (50-54) front Dupondius - Claudius (CERES AVGVSTA S C; Ceres) (50-54) back
Dupondius - Claudius (CERES AVGVSTA S C; Ceres) (50-54) photo
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Dupondius - Claudius CERES AVGVSTA S C; Ceres

 
Bronze 15.2 g 32 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Claudius (Tiberius Claudius Drusus) (41-54)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
50-54
Value
1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
15.2 g
Diameter
32 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#246995
Rarity index
88%

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

Unabridged legend: Ceres Augusta. Senatus Consultum

Translation: Ceres, the venerable. Decree of the Senate

Comment

Mass varies: 13.71–16.85 g;
Diameter varies: 29–38 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 Claudius.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (50-54)  - - - - - -

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