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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius - Vespasian TVTELA AVGVSTI S C; Tutela
71 year| Bronze | 12.6 g | 28 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 12.6 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249185 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tutela seated left, with child at each side.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TVTELA AVGVSTI S C
Translation:
Tutela Augusti, Senatus Consultum.
Guardianship of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 6–14.46 g;Diameter varies: 26–28.5 mm;
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 the goddess Tutela, who was the protector of the Roman people, on the other side. This coin was minted during Vespasian's reign and was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the Roman Empire.
