© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Dupondius - Vespasian FORTVNAE REDVCI S C; Fortuna
71 year| Bronze | 11.5 g | 27.5 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 | 11.5 g |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249173 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna standing left, holding branch and rudder on globe and cornucopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FORTVNAE REDVCI S C
Translation:
Fortunae Reduci. Senatus Consultum.
Returning fortune. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 10.45–12.16 g;Diameter varies: 26–28 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin featuring Vespasian and Fortuna is interesting because it was minted during a time of significant economic reform in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which includes Fortuna holding a rudder and a cornucopia, symbolizes the Empire's focus on trade and prosperity under Vespasian's rule. Additionally, the use of bronze in the coin's production was a departure from the traditional gold and silver coins, indicating a shift towards more accessible and practical currency for the masses.
