© 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 S C; Spes
| Bronze | 15.5 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Titus (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (79-81) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 80-81 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 15.5 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#251143 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Spes, draped, advancing left, holding flower up in right hand and lifting up dress with left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S C
Translation:
Senatus Consultum.
Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin featuring Domitian (S C; Spes) from Rome, 80-81 AD, is interesting because it was issued during a time of economic reform. The Roman Empire was facing financial difficulties, and Domitian introduced a new currency system to address these issues. The Dupondius was one of the new coins introduced, and it was made of bronze, weighing 15.5 grams. This coin was used for everyday transactions and was an important part of the Roman economy at that time.
