Dupondius - Domitian VIRTVTI AVGVSTI S C; Virtus
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Features
| Issuer |
Rome ›
Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
 |
|---|---|
| Emperor |
Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) (81-96)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Year | 87 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.5 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 251973 |
| References | RIC II.1# 540 Ian Carradice, Theodore Vern Buttrey, Jr.; 2007. The Roman Imperial Coinage / Volume 2.1. Vespasian – Domitian (AD 69–96) (Second revised edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.Online Coins of the Roman Empire (http://numismatics.org/ocre/) |
Obverse
Head of Domitian, radiate, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XIII CENS PER P P
Translation:
Imperator Caesar Domitianus Augustus Germanicus, Consul Tertium Decimum, Censor Perpetuus, Pater Patriae.
Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Domitian, emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Germans, consul for the 13th time, censor for life, father of the nation.
Reverse
Virtus standing right, resting foot on helmet, holding spear and parazonium.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRTVTI AVGVSTI S C
Translation:
Virtuti Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
To the courage of the emperor. Decree of the senate.
Mint
Rome (ancient), Italy (?-476)Comments
Mass varies: 7.02–12.59 g;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
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