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Dupondius - Titus ROMA S C; Roma and Victory
73 year| Bronze | 13.3 g | - |
| 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 |
| Weight | 13.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249523 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma seated left on cuirass, holding Victory and spear.
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 and Victory) from the Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) is interesting because it was minted during a time of significant change in the Roman Empire. Titus, who ruled from 79-81 AD, was the emperor who oversaw the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, which destroyed the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Despite this disaster, Titus' reign is remembered for its relative peace and stability, earning him the nickname "the darling of the human race." This coin, made of bronze and weighing 13.3g, is a small but significant artifact from a pivotal moment in Roman history.
