© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Dupondius - Vespasian ROMA S C; Roma
71 year| Bronze | 11.9 g | 28 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 | 11.9 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#250066 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma seated left on cuirass, holding Victory 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 coin featuring Vespasian, who ruled the Roman Empire from 69 to 79 AD, is interesting because it was issued during a time of economic reform. Vespasian introduced a new currency system to replace the debased denarius, and the dupondius was one of the new coin denominations introduced. This coin was equivalent to two sestertii or one-eighth of a denarius. Despite being made of bronze, which was considered a less valuable metal at the time, the dupondius was an important part of the Roman Empire's economy and played a significant role in facilitating trade and commerce.
