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© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Dupondius - Titus SECVRITAS AVGVSTI S C; Securitas
| Bronze | 13.34 g | - |
| 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 | 13.34 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#250184 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Securitas, draped, seated right on throne, head resting on right hand and holding vertical sceptre in left hand; garlanded altar and torch, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SECVRITAS AVGVSTI 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
The Dupondius coin featuring Titus (77-78 AD) is interesting because it was minted during a time of significant economic and military expansion for the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which includes the image of Titus and the inscription "SECVRITAS AVGVSTI S C," reflects the emperor's efforts to promote his image as a strong and secure leader, both at home and abroad. Additionally, the use of bronze as the material for the coin highlights the empire's extensive resources and trade networks, as bronze was a widely available and durable metal that could be sourced from various regions within the empire. Overall, this coin serves as a tangible reminder of the Roman Empire's power and influence during the 1st century AD.
