© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Dupondius - Domitian FELICITAS PVBLICA S C; Felicitas
| Bronze | 11.7 g | 27.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 75-76 |
| 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#249741 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FELICITAS PVBLICA S C
Translation:
Felicitas Publica. Senatus Consultum.
Good fortune of the public. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 9.87–12.47 g;Diameter varies: 27–28 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin featuring Felicitas, the Roman goddess of good luck and prosperity, was minted during the reign of Emperor Domitian (75-76 AD). Despite its relatively small weight of 11.7 grams, the coin was widely used in trade and commerce throughout the Roman Empire. Interestingly, the coin's design features a depiction of Felicitas holding a caduceus, a staff entwined with snakes, which symbolizes her association with commerce and negotiation. This coin is a testament to the enduring legacy of Roman art and culture, and it remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
