© 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 FORTVNAE AVGVSTI S C; Fortuna
85 year| Bronze | 14 g | 28 mm |
| 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 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#251801 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Fortuna standing left, holding rudder and cornucopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FORTVNAE AVGVSTI S C
Translation:
Fortunae Augusti.
For the good fortune of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 11.65–16.93 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin featuring Fortuna, the Roman goddess of luck and prosperity, has an interesting fact associated with it. During the reign of Domitian (81-96 AD), the Roman Empire experienced a severe economic crisis, which led to a significant decrease in the value of the Roman currency. As a result, the Dupondius coin, which was originally introduced as a bronze coin with a low denomination, became the standard circulation coin and was made of a lighter weight bronze (14g) to reduce production costs. This change in the coin's composition and value reflects the economic challenges faced by the Roman Empire during that time.
