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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius - Livia IMP T CAES DIVI VESP F AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII RESTITV; Justitia
| Bronze | 11.8 g | 28.5 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 | 11.8 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#251202 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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
Unabridged legend: Imperator Titus Caesar, Divi Vespasiani Filius, Augustus, Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Pater Patriae, Consul Octavum, Restituit.
Translation: 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.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Justitia, the Roman goddess of justice, on its reverse side. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was emphasizing the importance of justice and fairness in its governance. Additionally, the coin's obverse side features an image of Livia, the wife of Emperor Augustus, which further highlights the significance of women in Roman society during this period.
