© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius - Gnaeus Calpurnius Piso II / ROMA CN·PISO·FRVGI 31 BC
31 BC year| Bronze | 23.11 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 31 BC |
| Value | Dupondius (⅛) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 23.11 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#433420 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two ships right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ROMA
CN·PISO·FRVGI
Unabridged legend: Roma Cnaeus Piso Frugi
Translation: Rome, Gnaeus Piso Frugi.
Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin featuring Gnaeus Calpurnius Piso was part of a series of coins issued during the Roman Republic that depicted prominent Roman citizens and military leaders. The coin's design was meant to promote the image of the Roman Republic as a powerful and prosperous state, and it was widely used in trade and commerce throughout the Roman Empire.
