Dupondius - Titus ROMA VICTRIX S C; Roma and Victory
72 year| Bronze | 13.8 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 72 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 13.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249344 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, in military dress, seated left on cuirass, holding Victory in extended right hand and vertical spear in left; various arms around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ROMA VICTRIX
S C
Translation:
Roma Victrix. Senatus Consultum.
Victorious Rome. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Note the difference between RIC 439 and 440 is that RIC 439 has S C in exergue while RIC 440 has S C in the fields.
Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin featuring Titus and the inscription "ROMA VICTRIX S C" is interesting because it was issued during Titus' reign as Roman Emperor, who was known for his military victories, particularly the Siege of Jerusalem in 70 AD. This coin may have been issued to commemorate his military successes and to promote the idea of Roman victory and dominance. Additionally, the fact that it is made of bronze and weighs 13.8g suggests that it was a widely circulating coin, used in everyday transactions, and not a rare or commemorative coin.
