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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius CN PISO CN F IIIVIR A A A F F S C 15 BC
15 BC year| Bronze | 10.6 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 15 BC |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.6 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247862 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend surrounding S C.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CN PISO CN F IIIVIR A A A F F
S C
Translation:
Cnaeus [Calpurnius] Piso, Cnaei Filius, Triumvir Auro, Argento, Aere, Flando, Feriundo. Senatus Consultum.
Gnaeus [Calpurnius] Piso, son of Gnaeus, moneyer (Triumvir Monetalis) for the casting and striking of gold, silver, and bronze coins. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 5.61–13.05 g;Diameter varies: 24–28.5 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin from Rome, minted in 15 BC, features an image of the Roman emperor Augustus on one side and a depiction of the goddess Ceres on the other. Ceres was the goddess of agriculture and fertility, and her presence on the coin may have been intended to symbolize the prosperity and abundance of the Roman Empire during Augustus' reign.
