Dupondius - Titus ROMA S C; Roma
73 year| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249476 |
|---|---|
| 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 (ROMA S C; Roma) from the Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Bronze is interesting because it was used as a means of payment for everyday transactions, yet it also served as a tool for propaganda and political promotion. The image of Titus on the coin was meant to reinforce his image as a powerful and benevolent leader, and the Latin inscription "ROMA S C" (Roma Sancta, or Holy Rome) emphasized the sacred nature of the Roman Empire. This coin is a tangible representation of how currency was used as a tool for political and social control during the Roman Empire.
