© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius - Domitian COS XIIII LVD SAEC FEC S C
88 year| Bronze | 11.7 g | 27.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) (81-96) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 88 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.7 g |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#252052 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Domitian standing left over altar; victimarius with sheep and goat left; flute and lyre players right; hexastyle column with eagle in pediment behind.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS XIIII LVD SAEC FEC S C
Unabridged legend: Consul Quartum Decimum, Ludos Saeculares Fecit, Senatus Consultum.
Translation: Consul for the 14th time, organiser of the Secular Games, decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 9.17–13.95 g;Diameter varies: 26–29 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 Libertas, who is depicted standing and holding a liberty torch and a scepter, symbolizing the idea of freedom and the power of the Roman state.
