Dupondius (DRVSVS CAESAR TI AVGVSTI F TR POT ITER) (22-23) front Dupondius (DRVSVS CAESAR TI AVGVSTI F TR POT ITER) (22-23) back
Dupondius (DRVSVS CAESAR TI AVGVSTI F TR POT ITER) (22-23) photo
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)

Dupondius DRVSVS CAESAR TI AVGVSTI F TR POT ITER

 
Bronze 13.6 g 29 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Tiberius (Tiberius Claudius Nero) (14-37)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
22-23
Value
1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
13.6 g
Diameter
29 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#247290
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Legend surrounding large S C.

Script: Latin

Lettering: DRVSVS CAESAR TI AVGVSTI F TR POT ITER

Unabridged legend: Drusus Caesar Tiberii Augusti Filius, Tribunicia Potestate Iterum

Translation: Drusus Caesar, son of emperor (Augustus) Tiberius, holder of tribunician power for the second time

Comment

Mass varies: 10.43–15.27 g;
Diameter varies: 27–31 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that the Roman Empire's dupondius coin, which was in circulation from 22-23 AD, had an interesting design. On one side, it featured the image of Emperor Tiberius, while on the other, it had the image of the Roman goddess Libertas, symbolizing freedom. This coin was made of bronze and weighed 13.6 grams.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (22-23)  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Dupondius (DRVSVS CAESAR TI AVGVSTI F TR POT ITER) (22-23) coin.