Dupondius - Vespasian FELICITAS PVBLICA S C, Felicitas

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year74
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Dupondius = 1/8 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight11.5 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.1#715, OCRE#ric.2_1(2).ves.715
Obverse descriptionHead of Vespasian, radiate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAES VESP AVG P M T P COS V CENS
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Vespasianus Augustus Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Quintum, Censor. Supreme commander (Imperator) Caesar Vespasian, emperor (Augustus), high priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the fifth time, censor.)
Reverse descriptionFelicitas, draped, standing left, holding winged caduceus extended 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 (74)  - -
Catalog ID6153401360
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