Dupondius - Domitian FORTVNAE AVGVSTI S C; Fortuna
88 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) (81-96) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 88 |
| 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#252062 |
|---|---|
| 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 prosperity, was first introduced during the reign of Emperor Domitian (81-96 AD). It was a significant coin because it replaced the earlier dupondius that had been issued by his predecessor and brother, Titus (79-81 AD). The coin's design featured Fortuna standing left, holding a rudder and a cornucopia, symbolizing the prosperity and good fortune of the Roman Empire under Domitian's rule. The coin was made of bronze and had a diameter of approximately 25 millimeters. It was widely used throughout the empire for everyday transactions and was an important symbol of the Roman economy during that time.
