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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius - Domitian TR P COS VIII DES VIIII P P S C; Minerva
82 year| Bronze | 11.9 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) (81-96) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 82 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.9 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#251539 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Minerva standing left, holding thunderbolt in right and spear in left; shield at side.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P COS VIII DES VIIII P P S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Octavum, Designatus Nonum, Pater Patriae, Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power, consul for the eighth time, elect for the ninth time, father of the nation, decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 10.87–12.83 g;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 Minerva on one side, while the other side bears the image of the Roman emperor Domitian. This coin was minted during Domitian's reign, which lasted from 81 to 96 AD, and it was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the Roman Empire. The fact that it features both a deity and an emperor highlights the blending of religious and political themes that was common in Roman coinage during this period. Additionally, the use of bronze as the material for this coin reflects the Roman Empire's extensive use of this metal for currency, as well as the importance of bronze in the Roman economy at the time.
