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© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Dupondius - Titus TR POT COS III CENSOR
74 year| Bronze | 11.7 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 74 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.7 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249676 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Winged caduceus upright between crossed cornucopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT COS III CENSOR
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Tertium, Censor.
holder of tribunician power, consul for the third time, censor.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin featuring Titus (TR POT COS III CENSOR) from the Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) is interesting because it was minted during a time of significant political and military change in Rome. Titus, who ruled from 79-81 AD, was known for his military campaigns against the Jewish rebels in Judea and his construction projects in Rome, including the Colosseum. The coin's imagery and inscriptions reflect the political and cultural values of the time, with the reverse side featuring the goddess Roma and the inscription "CENSOR" indicating Titus' role as censor. Additionally, the use of bronze as the material for the coin was a common practice during this period, as it was a readily available and affordable metal.
