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Dupondius - Domitian S C
85 year| Bronze | 13.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) (81-96) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 85 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 13.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#251803 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Oval shields crossed over crossed spears and trumpets, vexillum upright.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S C
Translation:
Senatus Consultum.
Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 12.99–13.31 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin featuring Domitian (S C) (85) from Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Bronze weighing 13.2 g is interesting because it was used as a means of payment during the Roman Empire, and its design and inscriptions reflect the political and cultural values of the time. For example, the coin's obverse side features an image of Domitian, while the reverse side shows a representation of the Roman goddess Roma. Additionally, the coin's inscriptions include the name of the emperor, the year of minting, and the mintmark "S C," indicating that it was produced in Rome. Overall, this coin provides a unique window into the economic, political, and cultural practices of ancient Rome.
