Dupondius - Vespasian VICTORIA NAVALIS S C, Victory

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year71
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Dupondius = 1/8 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight12.1 g
Dimensions29 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.1#1159, OCRE#ric.2_1(2).ves.1159
Obverse descriptionHead of Vespasian, radiate, right; globe at point of neck.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG COS III
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Vespasianus Augustus, Consul Tertium. Supreme commander (Imperator) Caesar Vespasian, emperor (Augustus), consul for the third time.)
Reverse descriptionVictory standing right on prow, holding wreath and palm.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVICTORIA NAVALIS S C
(Translation: Victoria Navalis. Senatus Consultum. Naval victory. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (71)  - -
Catalog ID9364289460
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