© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Dupondius - Domitian COS XIIII LVD SAEC FEC S C
88 year| Bronze | 10.41 g | - |
| 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 | 10.41 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#252053 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Domitian standing left over altar; victimarius with bull left; flute and lyre players right; hexastyle column with wreath in pediment behind.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS XIIII LVD SAEC FEC S C
Translation:
Consul Quartum Decimum, Ludos Saeculares Fecit, Senatus Consultum.
Consul for the 14th time, organiser of the Secular Games, decree of the senate.
Comment
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 on the reverse side of the coin, holding a liberty torch and a scepter. This image symbolizes the idea of freedom, which was an important value in ancient Rome and a key aspect of Domitian's reign.
