Dupondius - Domitian S C, Spes

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year80-81
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Dupondius = 1/8 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight15.5 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.1#349 (dupondius), OCRE#ric.2_1(2).tit.349_dupondius
Obverse descriptionHead of Domitian, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAES DIVI VESP F DOMITIANVS COS VII
(Translation: Caesar, Divi Vespasiani Filius, Domitianus, Consul Septimum. Caesar, son of the divine Vespasianus, Domitianus, consul for the seventh time.)
Reverse descriptionSpes, draped, advancing left, holding flower up in right hand and lifting up dress with left.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringS C
(Translation: Senatus Consultum. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (80-81)  - -
Catalog ID4412722290
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