Dupondius - Livia (IMP T CAES DIVI VESP F AVG RESTITVIT; Justitia) (80-81) front Dupondius - Livia (IMP T CAES DIVI VESP F AVG RESTITVIT; Justitia) (80-81) back
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Dupondius - Livia IMP T CAES DIVI VESP F AVG RESTITVIT; Justitia

 
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Description
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
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#251222
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Legend surrounding large S C.

Script: Latin

Lettering: IMP T CAES DIVI VESP F AVG RESTITVIT

Translation:
Imperator Titus Caesar, Divi Vespasiani Filius, Augustus, Restituit.
Supereme commander (Imperator) Titus, Caesar, son of the divine Vespasianus, emperor (Augustus), 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 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.