Dupondius - Titus ROMA S C; Roma
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 72-73 |
| 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#249411 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma seated left on cuirass, holding wreath and parazonium.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMA S C
Translation:
Roma. Senatus Consultum.
Rome. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin featuring Titus (72-73 AD) is interesting because it was issued during a time of significant change in the Roman Empire. Titus, who was the son of Emperor Vespasian, ruled for only two years before his death in 73 AD. His reign marked the end of the Year of the Four Emperors, a period of political instability in which four different emperors ruled Rome in quick succession. Despite his short reign, Titus' coinage remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
