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Dupondius - Julia Titi CERES AVGVST S C
| Bronze | 13.23 g | 26 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 | 13.23 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#251313 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ceres standing left, holding corn-ears and torch.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CERES AVGVST S C
Translation:
Ceres Augusta. Senatus Consultum.
Ceres, the venerable. Decree of the Senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dupondius - Julia Titi coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Ceres on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Emperor Titus (79-81 AD). Ceres was the goddess of agriculture, fertility, and abundance, and her presence on the coin may have been intended to symbolize the prosperity and wealth of the Roman Empire during Titus' reign.
