Dupondius - Domitian FIDEI PVBLICAE S C, Fides

€251,799.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year85
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Dupondius = 1/8 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight12.4 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.1#368, OCRE#ric.2_1(2).dom.368
Obverse descriptionBust of Domitian, radiate, right with aegis.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XI CENS POT P P
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Domitianus Augustus Germanicus, Consul Undecimum, Censoria Potestate, Pater Patriae. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Domitian, emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Germans, consul for the eleventh time, holder of censorial power, father of the nation.)
Reverse descriptionFides standing left, holding plate of fruits in right hand and corn-ears in left.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringFIDEI PVBLICAE S C
(Translation: Fidei Publicae. Senatus Consultum. To the public loyalty. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (85)  - -
Catalog ID7328530770
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