Dupondius - Vespasian SALVS AVGVSTI S C; Salus
71 year| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#248942 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Salus standing right, leaning on column, feeding snake out of patera.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SALVS AVGVSTI S C
Translation:
Salus Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Health of the emperor. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin featuring Vespasian (SALVS AVGVSTI S C; Salus) from Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Bronze is interesting because it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, featuring the goddess Salus, represents the Roman Empire's focus on maintaining the health and well-being of its citizens during a period of rapid expansion and military conquest. Additionally, the use of bronze in the coin's minting process was a deliberate choice to increase the coin's durability and longevity, reflecting the Roman Empire's commitment to creating a stable and enduring currency.
