Dupondius - Vespasian ROMA S C, Roma

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year77-78
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Dupondius = 1/8 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight11.6 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.1#1220, OCRE#ric.2_1(2).ves.1220
Obverse descriptionHead of Vespasian, laureate, right; globe at point of neck.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG COS VIII P P
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Vespasianus Augustus, Consul Octavum, Pater Patriae. Supreme commander (Imperator) Caesar Vespasian, emperor (Augustus), consul for the eighth time, father of the nation.)
Reverse descriptionRoma seated left on cuirass, holding Victory and parazonium; shields behind.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringROMA S C
(Translation: Roma. Senatus Consultum. Rome. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (77-78)  - -
Catalog ID3184245090
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