© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Dupondius - Titus CERES AVGVST S C; Ceres
| Bronze | 11.1 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Titus (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (79-81) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 80-81 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.1 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#250954 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ceres standing left, holding corn-ears and torch.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CERES AVGVST S C
Translation:
Ceres Augusta. Senatus Consultum.
Ceres, the venerable. Decree of the Senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 9.35–14 g;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). It's interesting to note that the image of Ceres on the coin was used as a symbol of the Roman Empire's prosperity and abundance. The coin's design also highlights the importance of agriculture and the Roman Empire's reliance on it for sustenance and economic growth.
