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© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Dupondius - Titus IMP T VESP AVG REST S C; Ceres
| Bronze | 12.12 g | - |
| 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 | 12.12 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#251290 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ceres seated left, holding corn-ears and torch.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP T VESP AVG REST S C
Translation:
Imperator Titus Vespasianus Augustus Restituit, Senatus Consultum.
Supereme commander (Imperator) Titus Vespasian, emperor (Augustus), has restored [this coin], decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin featuring Titus (IMP T VESP AVG REST S C; Ceres) from Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Bronze weighing 12.12 g is interesting because it has a unique design. The obverse side features the bust of Titus, while the reverse side features Ceres, the Roman goddess of agriculture and fertility, holding a grain ear and a torch. This coin was minted during Titus' reign (79-81 AD) and was used as a standard circulation coin in the Roman Empire.
