© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Dupondius - Tiberius ROM ET AVG; altar of Gauls
| Bronze | 12.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 8-10 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247698 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Altar of the three Gauls in Lugdunum, flanked by Victory holding wreath on column on each side, front decorated with corona civica flanked by nude male on each side.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROM ET AVG
Translation:
Romae et Augusto.
To Rome and the emperor (Augustus).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of an altar dedicated to the Gauls, which was a group of Celtic tribes that lived in what is now modern-day France and parts of Europe. The altar is depicted on the reverse side of the coin, and it is surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves. This design was meant to symbolize the power and influence of the Roman Empire over the Gauls, and it serves as a reminder of the rich cultural heritage of ancient Rome.
