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Dupondius - Domitian FORTVNAE AVGVSTI S C; Fortuna
87 year| Bronze | 12.9 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) (81-96) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 87 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#251968 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin featuring Fortuna, the Roman goddess of luck and fortune, was minted during the reign of Emperor Domitian (AD 81-96). It's interesting to note that the coin's design has remained relatively consistent throughout the Roman Empire's history, with Fortuna often depicted holding a rudder or a cornucopia, symbolizing her role in guiding the empire's destiny and ensuring its prosperity.
