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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius - Domitian DOMITIANVS COS II
74 year| Bronze | 12 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 74 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249670 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Winged caduceus upright between crossed cornucopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DOMITIANVS COS II
Translation:
Domitianus Consul Secundus.
Domitian, consul for the second time.
Comment
Mass varies: 10.23–13.77 g;Diameter varies: 22–30 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius was a bronze coin introduced by the Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Nero in 64 AD. It was initially worth two sestertii, but its value decreased over time, and by the time of Domitian's reign (81-96 AD), it was only worth one sestertius. Despite its decreased value, the Dupondius remained an important coin in the Roman Empire's economy and was widely used for everyday transactions.
