© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius - Claudius CONSTANTIAE AVGVSTI S C; Constantia
| Bronze | 10.2 g | 28.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Claudius (Tiberius Claudius Drusus) (41-54) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 50-54 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.2 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#246996 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Constantia, helmeted, in military dress, standing left, holding spear in left hand and raising right
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSTANTIAE AVGVSTI S C
Translation:
Constantiae Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
The perseverence of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 6.52–11.98 g;Diameter varies: 26–31 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Constantia on the reverse, which was a common motif on coins during the reign of Claudius. The goddess Constantia was associated with loyalty and stability, and her presence on the coin may have been intended to promote those values within the Roman Empire.
