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Dupondius - Vespasian ROMA S C; Roma
72 year| Bronze | 13.1 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 72 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 13.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#250109 |
|---|---|
| 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 used during the Roman Empire, specifically during the reign of Emperor Vespasian (69-79 AD). It was a bronze coin that was worth two sestertii or one-eighth of a denarius, which was the standard silver coin of the time. The coin features an image of Vespasian on one side and the goddess Roma on the other. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea of Rome as the center of the empire and to reinforce the emperor's divine right to rule. Despite its relatively low value, the Dupondius - Vespasian coin is highly sought after by collectors today due to its historical significance and rarity.
