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Dupondius - Vespasian FIDES PVBLICA S C; Fides
| Bronze | 11.6 g | 27 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 | 11.6 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#250127 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fides, draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FIDES PVBLICA S C
Translation:
Fides Publica. Senatus Consultum.
Loyalty of the public. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 10.796–12.28 g;Diameter varies: 26.71–27.55 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Fides (Fidelity) on the reverse, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Vespasian. Fides was a personification of the Roman state's loyalty and honesty, and her image on the coin served as a symbol of the state's commitment to upholding these values.
