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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius - Vespasian SECVRITAS AVGVSTI S C; Securitas
72 year| Bronze | 11.2 g | 26 mm |
| 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 | 11.2 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#250113 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Securitas, draped, seated right, resting head on right hand, right arm resting on back of chair, holding vertical sceptre in left hand; in front of her, lighted, garlanded altar, against which rests torch.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SECVRITAS AVGVSTI S C
Translation:
Securitas Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Safety of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 10.76–11.62 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius - Vespasian coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Vespasian, who ruled the Roman Empire from 69 to 79 AD. The coin's design features the goddess Securitas (Security) on the reverse, which was a common motif during Vespasian's reign. The coin's obverse features the emperor's portrait, with the inscription "SECVRITAS AVGVSTI S C" (Security of the Augustus), highlighting Vespasian's efforts to restore stability and security to the empire after a period of civil war and political instability.
