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Dupondius - Domitian TR P COS VII DES VIII P P S C; Pax
81 year| Bronze | 13.1 g | - |
| 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 | 13.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#251516 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax standing left, resting on column, holding caduceus in right and branch in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P COS VII DES VIII P P S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Septimum, Designatus Octavum, Pater Patriae, Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power, consul for the seventh time, elect for the eighth time, father of the nation, decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Pax (Irene in Greek) on the reverse, which symbolizes peace and prosperity. This is fitting, as the name "Dupondius" itself means "double peace." The coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Domitian, who ruled from 81 to 96 AD and was known for his efforts to maintain peace and stability throughout the empire.
