© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius - Domitian S C; Spes
| Bronze | 12.5 g | 27 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 | 12.5 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#251145 |
|---|---|
| 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 and the goddess Spes (Hope) is an interesting artifact from ancient Rome. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The reign of Domitian (81-96 AD) saw a significant increase in inflation, which led to a debasement of the Roman currency. As a result, the Dupondius coin, which was originally made of silver, was replaced with a bronze version, like the one , to reduce production costs and maintain the value of the currency. Despite these efforts, the Roman economy continued to struggle, and the empire eventually transitioned to a new system of currency.
