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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius - Vespasian PON MAX TR POT P P COS V CENS
74 year| Bronze | 12.1 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 74 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12.1 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249663 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Winged caduceus upright between crossed cornucopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PON MAX TR POT P P COS V CENS
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Pater Patriae, Consul Quintum, Censor.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, father of the nation, consul for the fifth time, censor.
Comment
Mass varies: 10.097–13.05 g;Diameter varies: 23–28 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Vespasian, who was the Roman Emperor from 69 to 79 AD, on one side, and a depiction of Pax, the Roman goddess of peace, on the other. This coin was minted during a time of relative peace and stability in the Roman Empire, which was a rare occurrence during its tumultuous history.
