Dupondius - Domitian FIDEI PVBLICAE S C; Fides
85 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) (81-96) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 85 |
| 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#251800 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fides standing right, holding corn-ears and plate of fruit.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FIDEI PVBLICAE S C
Translation:
Fidei Publicae. Senatus Consultum.
To the public loyalty. Decree of the senate.
Comment
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 valued at 2 sestertii, but its value decreased over time, and by the time of Domitian's reign (81-96 AD), it was worth only 1/16 of a denarius, the standard silver coin of the Roman Empire. Despite its low value, the Dupondius remained an important coin in the Roman economy, as it was widely used for small transactions and was a key component of the Roman Empire's monetary system.
