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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius - Titus VESTA S C; Vesta
| Bronze | 13.1 g | 27 mm |
| 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 | 13.1 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#250980 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Vesta seated left, holding palladium and sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VESTA S C
Translation:
Vesta. Senatus Consultum.
Vesta. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 12.99–13.19 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin featuring Titus and Vesta is interesting because it highlights the importance of the Roman goddess Vesta in the Roman Empire during the 1st century AD. Vesta was the goddess of the hearth, home, and family, and her association with Titus, who was known for his military conquests, suggests that the coin was minted to promote the idea of a strong and protected home and family under the rule of the Roman Empire.
