© 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
| Bronze | 13.3 g | 27.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) (81-96) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 95-96 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 13.3 g |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#252234 |
|---|---|
| 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: 12.03–14.83 g;Diameter varies: 27–29 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin featuring Fortuna, the Roman goddess of luck and fortune, 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 shortage of silver and gold coins. As a result, the government introduced a new currency system that included the Dupondius, which was made of bronze and had a lower value than the traditional silver coins. Despite its lower value, the Dupondius featuring Fortuna was still widely used and remains a popular collector's item today, showcasing the resourcefulness and adaptability of the Roman Empire during a time of economic hardship.
