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Dupondius - Vespasian LIBERTAS PVBLICA S C; Libertas
71 year| Bronze | 14.8 g | - |
| 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 | 14.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249175 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Libertas standing left, holding pileus and rod.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERTAS PVBLICA S C
Translation:
Libertas Publica. Senatus Consultum.
Public freedom. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 14.08–15.52 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin featuring Vespasian and the goddess Libertas is interesting because it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin's design reflects the Empire's shift towards a more centralized and autocratic government, with the image of Libertas representing the idea of public freedom and the power of the Roman state. Additionally, the use of bronze in the coin's minting process was a departure from the traditional gold and silver coins, indicating a shift towards a more accessible and widely-used currency.
