Dupondius - Vespasian SALVS AVGVSTI S C, Salus

€248,942.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year71
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Dupondius = 1/8 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
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Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.1#60, OCRE#ric.2_1(2).ves.60
Obverse descriptionHead of Vespasian, laureate, right; globe at point of neck.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG P M TR P
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Vespasianus Augustus, Pontifex Maximum, Tribunicia Potestate. Supreme commander (Imperator) Caesar Vespasian, emperor (Augustus), high priest, holder of tribunician power.)
Reverse descriptionSalus standing right, leaning on column, feeding snake out of patera.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSALVS AVGVSTI S C
(Translation: Salus Augusti. Senatus Consultum. Health of the emperor. Decree of the senate.)
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Mint
MintageND (71)  - -
Catalog ID5385496480
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