Dupondius - Gallienus VOTIS DECENNALIBVS S C
| Bronze | 9.4 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) (253-260) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 253-256 |
| Value | Dupondius (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.4 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#286792 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend inscribed within laurel-wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VOTIS DECENNALIBVS S C
Translation:
Votis Decennalibus. Senatus Consultum.
Vows (prayers) for ten years of rule. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 9.17–9.57 g;Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Gallienus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 253 to 256 AD. During his reign, Gallienus introduced a new currency system, which included the Dupondius coin, to address the inflation and economic challenges faced by the empire at that time. The Dupondius was equivalent to two denarii and was made of bronze, as . It's interesting to note that the coin's design featured the emperor's image on one side and the Roman goddess of victory, Victory, on the other, symbolizing the empire's military prowess and power.