Dupondius - Vespasian ROMA S C, Roma

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year71
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Dupondius = 1/8 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight13.7 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.1#278, OCRE#ric.2_1(2).ves.278
Obverse descriptionHead of Vespasian, radiate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG COS III
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Vespasianus Augustus, Consul Tertium. Supreme commander (Imperator) Caesar Vespasian, emperor (Augustus), consul for the third time.)
Reverse descriptionRoma seated left on cuirass, holding wreath and parazonium; shields behind.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringROMA S C
(Translation: Roma. Senatus Consultum. Rome. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (71)  - -
Catalog ID2898184520
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