Dupondius - Vespasian FELICITAS PVBLICA S C, Felicitas

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year73
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Dupondius = 1/8 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight12.3 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.1#581, OCRE#ric.2_1(2).ves.581
Obverse descriptionHead of Vespasian, radiate, left.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAES VESP AVG P M T P COS IIII CENS
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Vespasianus Augustus Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Quartum, Censor. Supreme commander (Imperator) Caesar Vespasian, emperor (Augustus), high priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the fourth time, censor.)
Reverse descriptionFelicitas, draped, standing left, holding winged caduceus upwards in right hand and cornucopiae in left.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringFELICITAS PVBLICA S C
(Translation: Felicitas Publica. Senatus Consultum. Good fortune of the public. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (73)  - -
Catalog ID1834261550
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