© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Dupondius - Tiberius ROM ET AVG; altar of Gauls
| Bronze | 12.4 g | 27 mm |
| 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 | 12.4 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247699 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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 of Gauls, which was a symbol of the Roman Empire's power and dominance over the Gauls, a group of Celtic tribes that lived in what is now modern-day France and Belgium. The altar was originally built by Julius Caesar after his victory over the Gauls and was later depicted on coins during the reign of Tiberius, such as this dupondius. The inclusion of this image on the coin highlights the importance of the Roman Empire's military conquests and its desire to promote its power and influence through its currency.
