Dupondius - Livia IMP T CAES DIVI VESP F AVG RESTITVIT; Pietas
| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#251226 |
|---|---|
| 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 Livia, the wife of Emperor Vespasian, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) bears an image of Pietas, the personification of piety or devotion. This coin was minted during Vespasian's reign (69-79 AD), and it is believed that the image of Livia was included to emphasize the emperor's family values and domestic policies. The coin's design and imagery reflect the cultural and political values of the Roman Empire during this time period.
