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Dupondius - Galba IMP T CAES DIVI VESP F AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII RESTITV
| Bronze | 10.3 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 | 10.3 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#251219 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend surrounding large S C.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP T CAES DIVI VESP F AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII RESTITV
Translation:
Imperator Titus Caesar, Divi Vespasiani Filius, Augustus, Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Pater Patriae, Consul Octavum, Restituit.
Supereme commander (Imperator) Titus, Caesar, son of the divine Vespasianus, emperor (Augustus), high priest, holder of tribunician power, father of the nation, consul for the eighth time, has restored [this coin].
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Emperor Galba, who ruled the Roman Empire for a brief period of time, from 68 to 69 AD. Despite his short reign, Galba's coinage is relatively abundant, indicating that he made a significant effort to produce coins during his time in power. Additionally, the coin's inscription highlights Galba's connection to the divine, with the phrase "DIVI VESP F" meaning "son of the divine Vespasian." This emphasis on divine lineage was a common theme in Roman imperial propaganda and helped to legitimize Galba's rule.
