Dupondius - Didius Julianus RECTOR ORBIS S C
193 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Didius Julianus (Marcus Didius Iulianus) (193) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 193 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#268016 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Julianus, togate, standing left, holding globe in right hand and roll in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: RECTOR ORBIS S C
Translation:
Rector Orbis. Senatus Consultum.
Master of the world. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dupondius - Didius Julianus (RECTOR ORBIS S C) (193) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Salus, who is depicted standing and holding a patera, a libation dish, in her right hand and a snake in her left hand. This image symbolizes the Roman Empire's focus on the well-being and safety of its citizens, as Salus was the goddess of safety and prosperity. The inclusion of the snake in the image may also represent the idea of healing and renewal, as snakes were often associated with these qualities in ancient Roman culture.
