Dupondius - Augustus IMP D VESP AVG REST S C, Victory

€252,255.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year81-82
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Dupondius = 1/8 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight13.2 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.1#822, OCRE#ric.2_1(2).dom.822
Obverse descriptionHead of Divus Augustus, radiate, left; star above.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringDIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER
(Translation: Divus Augustus Pater. The divine emperor (Augustus), father [of the nation].)
Reverse descriptionVictory advancing left, holding shield inscribed S P Q R.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringIMP D VESP AVG REST S C
(Translation: Imperator Domitianus Vespasianus, Augustus, Restituit, Senatus Consultum. Supreme commander (Imperator) Domitian Vespasian, emperor (Augustus), has restored [this coin], decree of the senate.)
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Mint
MintageND (81-82)  - -
Catalog ID2892620030
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