Dupondius - Vespasian SECVRITAS AVGVSTI S C; Securitas
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#249183 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Securitas seated left, head resting on arm; altar to left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SECVRITAS AVGVSTI S C
Translation:
Securitas Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Safety of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin featuring Vespasian (71) from the Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Bronze is interesting because it showcases the Roman Empire's emphasis on security and stability during Vespasian's reign. The coin's reverse side features the goddess Securitas, which is Latin for "security," holding a scepter and a pileus, a symbol of liberty, signifying the empire's commitment to protecting its citizens' freedom and well-being. This coin is a testament to Vespasian's efforts to restore peace and prosperity to the empire after a period of civil war and instability.
