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Dupondius - Domitian FIDEI PVBLICAE S C; Fides
85 year| Bronze | 14.3 g | - |
| 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 |
| Weight | 14.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#251838 |
|---|---|
| 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 1/4 of a sestertius. Despite its decreased value, the Dupondius remained an important coin in the Roman Empire's economy and was widely used for everyday transactions.
