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© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Dupondius - Vespasian S C; Victory
71 year| Bronze | 17.4 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 | 17.4 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#248943 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory standing left, holding wreath and palm.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S C
Translation:
Senatus Consultum.
Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin featuring Vespasian and the goddess Victory is an interesting artifact from ancient Rome. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of significant economic reform. Vespasian, who ruled from 69 to 79 AD, introduced a new currency system to address the inflation and debasement of the Roman currency that had occurred under previous emperors. The Dupondius was one of the new coin denominations introduced by Vespasian, and it was equivalent to two sestertii or one-eighth of a denarius, the standard silver coin. The coin's design, featuring Victory holding a wreath and a palm branch, symbolized the Roman Empire's military victories and the emperor's efforts to restore stability and prosperity to the empire.
