Dupondius - Domitian VIRTVTI AVGVSTI S C, Virtus

€251,916.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year86
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Dupondius = 1/8 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight13.1 g
Dimensions29.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.1#484, OCRE#ric.2_1(2).dom.484
Obverse descriptionBust of Domitian, radiate, right with aegis.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XII CENS PER P P
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Domitianus Augustus Germanicus, Consul Duodecimus, Censor Perpetuus, Pater Patriae. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Domitian, emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Germans, consul for the twelfth time, censor for life, 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 (86)  - -
Catalog ID7683777090
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