© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Dupondius - Titus FELICITAS PVBLICA S C; Felicitas
73 year| Bronze | 11.7 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 73 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.7 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249520 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding winged caduceus up in right hand and cornucopiae in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FELICITAS PVBLICA S C
Translation:
Felicitas Publica. Senatus Consultum.
Good fortune of the public. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 10.26–13.2 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dupondius - Titus (FELICITAS PVBLICA S C; Felicitas) coin is that it features the image of Felicitas, the Roman goddess of good luck, prosperity, and happiness, on its reverse side. This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Titus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 79 to 81 AD, and was known for his military campaigns and public works projects. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea of felicitas, or good fortune, as a way to reinforce the stability and prosperity of the Roman Empire.
