© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Dupondius - Domitian PRINCEPS IVENTVTIS S C
79 year| Bronze | 11.53 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 79 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.53 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#250017 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Domitian riding left, holding sceptre in left hand, and raising right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRINCEPS IVENTVTIS S C
Translation:
Principes Juventutis, Senatus Consultum.
Prince of the youth, decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin featuring Domitian, the Roman Emperor from 81 to 96 AD, is interesting because it was issued during a time of economic reform. Domitian introduced a new currency system to replace the debased denarius, and the dupondius was one of the new coin denominations introduced. It was equivalent to two sestertii or one-fourth of a denarius. The coin's design features the emperor's portrait on one side and various symbols and gods on the other, showcasing the Roman Empire's religious and political ideologies of the time.
