Dupondius - Vespasian (ROMA S C; Roma) (72-73) front Dupondius - Vespasian (ROMA S C; Roma) (72-73) back
Dupondius - Vespasian (ROMA S C; Roma) (72-73) photo
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Dupondius - Vespasian ROMA S C; Roma

 
Bronze 16.39 g 34 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
72-73
Value
1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
16.39 g
Diameter
34 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#249299
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Roma seated left on cuirass, holding wreath and parazonium.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ROMA S C

Translation:
Roma. Senatus Consultum.
Rome. Decree of the senate.

Comment

Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Dupondius - Vespasian coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Roma on the reverse side, which symbolizes the city of Rome and its importance to the Roman Empire.