Dupondius Octavius and Julius Caesar, Vienna

€313,883.00
IssuerVienna
Year36 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDupondius (1/8)
CurrencyDenarius (49 BC to AD 215)
CompositionCopper
Weight19.89 g
Dimensions31 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RPC Online I#517, SNG Copenhagen#703, GCV#152
Obverse descriptionBare heads of Julius Caesar to left and Octavian to right, back to back.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering• IMP • DIVI • IVLI DIVI • F • CAESAR •
(Translation: The divine emperor caesar Julius, son of the divine)
Reverse descriptionProw of galley to right, surmounted by superstructure and mast, an eye on the hull.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringC • I • V
(Translation: Julian colony of Vienna)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (-36)  - -
Catalog ID2458034080
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