© Bertolami Fine Arts
© Bertolami Fine Arts
Dupondius - Titus CERES AVGVSTA S C; Ceres
| Bronze | 11.87 g | 27 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 | 11.87 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#250958 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ceres standing left, holding corn-ears and torch.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CERES AVGVSTA 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). 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 role of the Roman Empire in promoting and supporting it throughout its territories.
