Dupondius - Vespasian S C, Victory

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year72
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Dupondius = 1/8 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight9.8 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.1#1195, OCRE#ric.2_1(2).ves.1195
Obverse descriptionHead of Vespasian, radiate, right; globe at point of neck.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAESAR VESPASIAN AVG COS IIII
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Vespasianus Augustus, Consul Quartum. Supreme commander (Imperator) Caesar Vespasian, emperor (Augustus), consul for the fourth time.)
Reverse descriptionVictory, draped, advancing left, holding shield inscribed S P Q R in right hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringS C
(Translation: Senatus Consultum. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (72)  - -
Catalog ID4879578940
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