Dupondius - Domitian CERES AVGVST S C; Ceres
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Titus (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (79-81) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 80-81 |
| 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#251080 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ceres standing left, holding corn-ears and torch.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CERES AVGVST S C
Translation:
Ceres Augusta. Senatus Consultum.
Ceres, the venerable. Decree of the Senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin featuring Ceres, the Roman goddess of agriculture and fertility, was minted during the reign of Emperor Domitian (80-81 AD) and was made of bronze. Interestingly, the coin's design includes a depiction of Ceres holding a sheaf of grain, symbolizing the Roman Empire's reliance on agriculture and the importance of the goddess in ensuring a bountiful harvest.
