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Dupondius - Vespasian CERES AVGVSTA S C; Ceres
71 year| Bronze | 11.2 g | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 71 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.2 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249164 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Ceres seated left, holding corn-ears and torch.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CERES AVGVSTA S C
Translation:
Ceres Augusta. Senatus Consultum.
Ceres, the venerable. Decree of the Senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.4–13.34 g;Diameter varies: 19–23.8 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin featuring Vespasian and Ceres, minted in Rome during the Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD), is interesting because it showcases the Roman Empire's use of currency as a means of propaganda. The coin's design, which includes the image of Ceres, the goddess of agriculture, and the inscription "CERES AVGVSTA S C," highlights the Empire's focus on agriculture and the importance of the goddess in Roman culture. Additionally, the coin's bronze composition and 11.2g weight indicate that it was a widely circulating coin, used in everyday transactions throughout the Empire.
