© The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
© The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
Dupondius - Titus and Domitian PRINCIP IVVENT S C
| Bronze | 12.55 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 77-78 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12.55 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249945 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Domitian riding left, holding sceptre in left hand, and raising right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRINCIP IVVENT S C
Translation:
Principes Juventutis, Senatus Consultum.
Prince of the youth, decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the first Roman emperor, Titus, on one side and his brother and successor, Domitian, on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire, with the reign of Titus marked by natural disasters, wars, and political instability. Despite this, the coinage of this period remained consistent in its design and quality, reflecting the strength and resilience of the Roman Empire.
