Dupondius - Domitian VIRTVTI AVGVSTI S C, Virtus

€251,805.00
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 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.1#374, OCRE#ric.2_1(2).dom.374
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 descriptionVirtus standing right, resting foot on helmet, holding spear and parazonium.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRTVTI AVGVSTI S C
(Translation: Virtuti Augusti. Senatus Consultum. To the courage of the emperor. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (85)  - -
Catalog ID2401948140
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