© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius - Octavian DIVI•F / DIVOS IVLIVS 38 BC
38 BC year| Bronze | 18.70 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Triumvir | Octavian (Caius Octavius) (43 BC - 32 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 38 BC |
| Value | Dupondius (⅛) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 18.70 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#384256 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend within laurel-wreath. Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DIVOS / IVLIVS
Comment
Value is uncertain.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Octavian (later known as Augustus Caesar) on one side, and a depiction of Julius Caesar on the other. This coin was minted during the time when Octavian was still a young man and had not yet become the emperor, but it already shows him being associated with the divine, as the inscription "DIVI F" (son of the divine) suggests. This coin is a rare example of early Roman coinage and offers a glimpse into the political and religious beliefs of the time.
