Dupondius Octavius and Julius Caesar, Vienna

Issuer Vienna
Year 36 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Dupondius (1/8)
Currency Denarius (49 BC to AD 215)
Composition Copper
Weight 19.89 g
Diameter 31 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RPC Online I#517, SNG Copenhagen#703, GCV#152
Obverse description
Bare heads of Julius Caesar to left and Octavian to right, back to back.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
• IMP • DIVI • IVLI DIVI • F • CAESAR •
(Translation: The divine emperor caesar Julius, son of the divine)
Reverse description
Prow of galley to right, surmounted by superstructure and mast, an eye on the hull.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
C • I • V
(Translation: Julian colony of Vienna)
Edge
Mint
Mintage
ND (-36) - -
Numisquare ID
2458034080
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