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© Roma Numismatics Limited
Dupondius - Livia IMP T CAES DIVI VESP F AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII RESTITV; Pietas
| Bronze | 12.64 g | 28 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 | 12.64 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#251204 |
|---|---|
| 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 Livia, the wife of Emperor Augustus, on one side, and an image of Pietas, the personification of piety, on the other. This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Titus (79-81 AD), who was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to restore the Roman Empire after the tumultuous years of the Year of the Four Emperors. The coin's design and imagery reflect the values and ideals of the Roman Empire during this time period, including the importance of family, religion, and military power.
