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 | 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#250181 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma seated left on cuirass, holding wreath and parazonium; shields behind.
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 (77-78 AD) is interesting because it was issued during a time of significant economic and military expansion for the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which includes the image of Titus and the inscription "ROMA S C," reflects the imperial propaganda efforts of the time, which aimed to promote the Roman state and its leaders as powerful and benevolent. Additionally, the use of bronze as the material for the coin highlights the empire's extensive resources and trade networks, as bronze was a widely available and durable metal that could be sourced from various regions under Roman control.
