Dupondius - Titus CERES AVGVST S C; Ceres
79 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 79 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#250011 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ceres standing left, holding corn-ears, poppy, and sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CERES AVGVST S C
Translation:
Ceres Augusta. Senatus Consultum.
Ceres, the venerable. Decree of the Senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin featuring Ceres, the Roman goddess of agriculture and fertility, was minted during the reign of Emperor Titus (79-81 AD) and was widely used throughout the Roman Empire. Interestingly, the coin's design features Ceres holding a sheaf of grain and a torch, symbolizing the goddess's role in promoting fertility and abundance. The coin's bronze composition also highlights the Roman Empire's extensive use of bronze for currency during this period.
