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Dupondius - Domitian VICTORIAE AVGVSTI S C; Victory
86 year| Bronze | 13.9 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) (81-96) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 86 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 13.9 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#251915 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory standing left, holding palm in left and with right inscribing shield set on trophy to left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIAE AVGVSTI S C
Translation:
Victoriae Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
To the victory of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.
Comment
The obverse GERM is sometimes rendered GEM.Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dupondius - Domitian coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) on one side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Domitian (81-96 AD). The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the power and dominance of the Roman Empire, and it was often depicted holding a wreath or a palm branch, as seen on this particular coin.
