Dupondius - Titus FELICITAS PVBLICA S C; Felicitas
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 77-78 |
| 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#249944 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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
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 political and social change in the Roman Empire. Titus, who ruled from 79-81 AD, was the successor to Vespasian and played a crucial role in the Year of the Four Emperors, a period of political upheaval in which four different emperors ruled Rome in quick succession. Despite this turmoil, the coinage of Titus' reign is notable for its high quality and consistent design, reflecting the stability and prosperity that the Roman Empire experienced under his rule.
