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© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Dupondius - Vespasian ROMA S C; Roma
71 year| Bronze | 12.17 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 | 12.17 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#250063 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma seated left on cuirass, holding wreath and parazonium; shields behind.
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
The Dupondius - Vespasian coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Vespasian, who ruled the Roman Empire from 69 to 79 AD. One of the notable features of this coin is that it features a portrait of Vespasian on one side and the goddess Roma on the other. This was a common design feature of Roman coins during this period, as the emperors sought to promote their own images and ideologies while also paying tribute to the traditional Roman deities. In addition, the Dupondius - Vespasian coin was made of bronze, which was a common material for coins during this time period. The coin's weight of 12.17 grams was also typical for coins of this denomination. Overall, the Dupondius - Vespasian coin provides a fascinating glimpse into the currency and culture of ancient Rome during the Roman Empire.
