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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius - Vespasian TR POT COS III CENSOR
74 year| Bronze | 16.9 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 74 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 16.9 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249666 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Winged caduceus upright between crossed cornucopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT COS III CENSOR
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Tertium, Censor.
holder of tribunician power, consul for the third time, censor.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Vespasian, who was the Roman Emperor from 69 to 79 AD, on one side, and a image of a Roman goddess, possibly Ceres or Juno, on the other side. This coin was minted during Vespasian's reign and was used as a standard circulation coin in the Roman Empire.
