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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius - Domitian ROMA S C; Roma
81 year| Bronze | 12.5 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) (81-96) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 81 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12.5 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#252266 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Roma seated left on cuirass, holding wreath in right hand and parazonium in left; shield behind.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMA S C
Translation:
Roma. Senatus Consultum.
Rome. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 12.14–12.853 g;Diameter varies: 26.68–28 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius was a bronze coin introduced by the Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Nero in 64 AD. It was initially worth two sestertii, but its value decreased over time, and by the time of Domitian's reign (81-96 AD), it was only worth one sestertius. Despite its decreased value, the Dupondius remained a widely used coin throughout the Roman Empire, and many surviving examples have been found in archaeological excavations.
