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Dupondius - Pupienus VOTIS DECENNALIBVS S C
238 year| Bronze | 9.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Pupienus (Marcus Clodius Pupienus Maximus) (238) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 238 |
| Value | Dupondius (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280666 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend in four lines within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VOTIS DECENNALIBVS S C
Translation:
Votis Decennalibus. Senatus Consultum.
Vows (prayers) for ten years of rule. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 8.95–9.389 g;Example of this type:
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Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius - Pupienus coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Pupienus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 238 to 244 AD. Pupienus was known for his military campaigns against the Goths and his efforts to restore the Roman Empire's power and stability after a period of turmoil. The coin's design, which features the image of Pupienus and the inscription "VOTIS DECENNALIBVS S C," reflects the emperor's efforts to promote his own image and legitimacy as a ruler.
