© Münzhandlung Basel Sale 8
© Münzhandlung Basel Sale 8
Dupondius - Titus CONCORDIA AVGVST S C; Concordia
| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#250963 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Concordia seated left, holding patera and cornucopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORDIA AVGVST S C
Unabridged legend: Concordia Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Translation: Harmony of the emperor. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Photo is from Plate 26 of auction catalogue No. 8 “Greek, Roman and Byzantine coins: collection of a French amateur, some key pieces from the numismatic cabinet of Prince W.”, Monday March 22 and Tuesday March 23, 1937, Coin Dealer Basel.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dupondius - Titus coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Concordia on one side, which symbolizes unity and harmony. This is significant because it reflects the Roman Empire's values of unity and stability, which were important during the reign of Emperor Titus.
