Dupondius - Vespasian ROMA S C, Roma

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year72-73
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Dupondius = 1/8 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight16.39 g
Dimensions34 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.1#394, OCRE#ric.2_1(2).ves.394
Obverse descriptionHead of Vespasian, radiate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG COS IIII
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Vespasianus Augustus, Consul Quartum. Supreme commander (Imperator) Caesar Vespasian, emperor (Augustus), consul for the fourth time.)
Reverse descriptionRoma seated left on cuirass, holding wreath and parazonium.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringROMA S C
(Translation: Roma. Senatus Consultum. Rome. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (72-73)  - -
Catalog ID4839713130
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