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Dupondius - Tiberius PONT MAXIM COS III IMP VII TR POT XXII
| Bronze | 14.4 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tiberius (Tiberius Claudius Nero) (14-37) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 19-21 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 14.4 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247337 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Caduceus upright between two cornucopiae crossed at the tips and two crossed branches.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PONT MAXIM COS III IMP VII TR POT XXII
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Consul Tertius, Imperator Septimus, Tribunicia Potestate Vicesima Secunda.
High priest, consul for the third time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the seventh time, holder of tribunician power for the 22nd time.
Comment
Mass varies: 12.47–17.12 g;Diameter varies: 28–31 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, on one side, and an image of Pontus, the god of the sea, on the other side. This coin was minted during Tiberius' reign, which lasted from 14 AD to 37 AD, and it was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the Roman Empire. The fact that it features two different images on each side makes it a unique and interesting piece of history.
