© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius - Tiberius CLEMENTIAE S C
| Bronze | 14.1 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tiberius (Tiberius Claudius Nero) (14-37) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 16-22 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 14.1 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247285 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Small facing bust of Tiberius, laureate, draped, right, within laurel-wreath on round shield edged with raised circle of petals, which is within outer circle of palmettes and dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CLEMENTIAE S C
Translation:
Clementiae. Senatus Consultum.
Clemency. Decree of the Senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.77–17.3 g;Diameter varies: 29–31 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Tiberius, who was the second Roman emperor and ruled from 14 AD to 37 AD. He was known for his administrative and military reforms, and his reign marked the beginning of the Roman Empire's expansion into Germany and the East. The coin's design also includes the inscription "CLEMENTIAE S C," which stands for "Senatus Consulto," indicating that the coin was issued by the Roman Senate.
