Dupondius - Vespasian, Titus, and Domitian (T ET DOMITIAN CAESARES PRIN IVVENT S C) (71) front Dupondius - Vespasian, Titus, and Domitian (T ET DOMITIAN CAESARES PRIN IVVENT S C) (71) back
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Dupondius - Vespasian, Titus, and Domitian T ET DOMITIAN CAESARES PRIN IVVENT S C

71 year
Bronze - -
Description
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
References
Numista
N#248948
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Titus and Domitian riding right, both raising hands.

Script: Latin

Lettering: T ET DOMITIAN CAESARES PRIN IVVENT S C

Translation:
Titus Et Domitianus, Caesares, Principes Juventutis, Senatus Consultum.
Titus and Domitian, Caesars, prince of the youth, decree of the senate.

Comment

Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of three Roman emperors - Vespasian, Titus, and Domitian - on one side, which was a unique design choice for Roman coins at the time. This coin was minted during a period of political stability in the Roman Empire, known as the Flavian dynasty, which saw the rule of these three emperors in succession. The coin's design was meant to emphasize the unity and continuity of the Roman state under their leadership.