© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Dupondius - Nerva CONCORDIA EXERCITVVM S C
97 year| Bronze | 12.1 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Nerva (Marcus Cocceius Nerva) (96-98) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 97 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12.1 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#252515 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Clasped hands holding aquila set on prow, left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORDIA EXERCITVVM S C
Translation:
Concordia Exercituum. Senatus Consultum.
Harmony with the army. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.45–13.89 g;Diameter varies: 26–28 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin featuring Nerva (CONCORDIA EXERCITVVM S C) (97) from Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Bronze weighing 12.1 g has an interesting fact that the reverse side of the coin depicts the goddess Concordia standing between two soldiers, symbolizing the unity and harmony of the Roman army.
