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Dupondius - Vespasian VICTORIA AVG S C; Victory and Judaea
71 year| Bronze | 14.69 g | - |
| 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 | 14.69 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249186 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory advancing left, setting shield to trophy; Judaea seated left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA AVG S C
Translation:
Victoria Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Victory of the emperor (Augustus). 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 the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) on one side, and the inscription "VICTORIA AVG S C" which stands for "Victory of the Augustus" on the other side, indicating that the coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Vespasian, who was also known as Augustus.
