© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Dupondius - Titus ROMA VICTRIX S C; Roma and Victory
73 year| Bronze | 10.09 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 | 10.09 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249525 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma seated left on cuirass, holding Victory and spear.
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)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dupondius - Titus coin is that it features the goddess Victory (Victoria) on the reverse side, which was a common motif in Roman coinage during the reign of Titus (79-81 AD). The image of Victory was used to symbolize the Roman Empire's military triumphs and the idea of victory over the enemies of the state. The use of Victory on coins was also seen as a way to promote the idea of a powerful and prosperous Roman Empire, and to reinforce the idea that the emperor was a divine ruler who had been appointed by the gods to lead the empire to greatness.
