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Dupondius - Titus ROMA VICTRIX S C; Roma and Victory
72 year| Bronze | 13.3 g | 27 mm |
| 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 | 13.3 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249345 |
|---|---|
| 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
Mass varies: 12.3–14.52 g;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
One interesting fact about the Dupondius - Titus coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) on one side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Titus (79-81 AD). The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military prowess and its ability to conquer and subdue other nations. The coin's design also includes the inscription "ROMA VICTRIX S C," which translates to "Rome, victorious and triumphant." This coin is a testament to the enduring legacy of the Roman Empire and its cultural influence on the ancient world.
