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© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Dupondius - Titus SECVRITAS AVGVST S C; Securitas
| Bronze | 12.16 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Titus (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (79-81) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 80-81 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12.16 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#250976 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Securitas seated left, resting head on arm, holding sceptre; altar left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SECVRITAS AVGVST S C
Translation:
Securitas Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Safety of the emperor (Augustus). 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 an image of the Roman goddess Securitas (Security) on its reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Emperor Titus (79-81 AD). The image of Securitas was meant to symbolize the stability and security of the Roman Empire under Titus' rule.
