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Dupondius - Titus FELICITAS PVBLICA S C; Felicitas
75 year| Bronze | 12.1 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 75 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249739 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FELICITAS PVBLICA S C
Translation:
Felicitas Publica. Senatus Consultum.
Good fortune of the public. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 11.553–12.66 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin featuring Titus and the inscription "FELICITAS PVBLICA S C" is interesting because it was minted during a time of significant change in the Roman Empire. Titus, who ruled from 79-81 AD, was the first Roman emperor to succeed his father, Vespasian, without a struggle, marking a period of relative stability in the empire's leadership. Additionally, the coin's bronze composition and 12.1g weight were standard for the Dupondius denomination during this time, making it a common and widely used coin throughout the empire.
