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Dupondius - Domitian FORTVNAE AVGVSTI S C; Fortuna
86 year| Bronze | 11.8 g | 28.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) (81-96) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 86 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.8 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#251911 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
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: 9.047–14.31 g;Diameter varies: 27–30 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin featuring Fortuna, the Roman goddess of luck and prosperity, was minted during the reign of Emperor Domitian (AD 81-96). It's interesting to note that Fortuna was often depicted with a wheel or a ship's rudder, symbolizing the unpredictable nature of luck and the power of the Roman Empire's naval and commercial dominance.
