© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Dupondius - Domitian S C
87 year| Bronze | 12.6 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) (81-96) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 87 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12.6 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#251972 |
|---|---|
| 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
RIC lists this obverse as radiate, explicitly leaving out the aegis. But the example they provide is this coin with an aegis.Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin featuring Domitian (S C) (87) from Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Bronze weighing 12.6 g is interesting because it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The Dupondius was a widely used denomination during this period, and the fact that it was made of bronze indicates that it was intended for everyday transactions, rather than being a high-value coin. Additionally, the image on the coin likely reflects the political and cultural values of the time, making it a fascinating piece of history.
