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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius - Titus SECVRITAS AVGVSTI S C; Securitas
| Bronze | 12 g | 27.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 77-78 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#250182 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Securitas, draped, seated right on throne, head resting on right hand and holding vertical sceptre in left hand; garlanded altar, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SECVRITAS AVGVSTI S C
Translation:
Securitas Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Safety of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 11.43–13.07 g;Diameter varies: 26–28.5 mm;
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 Titus (79-81 AD). The image of Securitas was meant to symbolize the stability and security of the Roman Empire under Titus' rule.
