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Dupondius - Vespasian FORTVNAE REDVCI S C, Fortuna
| Issuer | Roman Imperial Mint |
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| Year | 72 |
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| Diameter | 28 mm |
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| Obverse description | Radiate bust of Vespasian facing right, draped at the shoulder, depicted with characteristic realistic portraiture of the Flavian period. The emperor's effigy shows a mature, broad-faced likeness with short hair surmounted by a radiate crown, distinguishing this denomination as a dupondius. The bust is rendered in bold, high relief typical of early Flavian coinage. The encircling legend reads IMP CAESAR VESPASIAN AVG COS IIII, running clockwise around the periphery of the obverse field. |
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| Reverse description | Standing figure of Fortuna depicted facing left in full length, draped in a flowing stola, holding a rudder in her right hand resting on a globe at her feet, and a cornucopia in her left hand — emblems of prosperity and divine guidance. The composition is well-centred within the broad orichalcum flan. The large senatorial authorisation letters S and C (Senatus Consultum) are placed symmetrically in the left and right fields respectively, flanking the figure. The reverse legend FORTVNAE REDVCI arcs around the upper periphery, invoking Fortuna as the goddess of safe return. |
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| Edge | Plain |
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