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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Dupondius TI SEMPRONIVS GRACCVS IIIVIR A A A F FS C 17 BC
17 BC year| Bronze | 13.9 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 17 BC |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 13.9 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247830 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend surrounding S C.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TI SEMPRONIVS GRACCVS IIIVIR A A A F F
S C
Translation:
Tiberius Sempronius Graccus Triumvir Auro, Argento, Aere, Flando, Feriundo. Senatus Consultum.
Tiberius Sempronius Gracchus, moneyer (Triumvir Monetalis) casting and striking gold, silver, and bronze coins. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 10.16–17.56 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin features an interesting combination of imagery on its reverse side. It depicts the Roman goddess of agriculture and fertility, Ceres, on the left, and the goddess of fortune and prosperity, Fortuna, on the right. This combination symbolizes the importance of agriculture and good fortune for the Roman Empire.
