The 72AD-73AD Dupondius - Vespasian / SecuritasOrichalcum Dupondius of Emperor Vespasian struck around 72-73AD at the Lugdunum Mint in Gaul. Orichalcum is a golden-coloured bronze alloy that was often used in ancient Rome coinage. Diameter 29mm and weighs 10.8g.
The date is derived as the coin says COS IIII and Vespasian was Consul for fourth time in 72 AD and his fifth from 1 January 73. The coin from Lugdunum does not appear to mention the Censorship, which he took up on 1 July 73, until the issues of 74 AD.
The Obverse shows the head of Emperor Vespasian with small globe at end of neck truncation (indicates the Lugdunum Mint). Legend is "IMP CAESAR VESPASIAN AVG COS IIII".
The Reverse shows Securitas (the goddess of security and stability, especially the security of the Roman Empire) seated on a chair facing right holding a long sceptre in her left hand. (The area on the right would have shown an alter but this coin is corroded). Legend "SECVRITA S AVG[VSTI]". "SC" in exergue; SC means senatus consultum, or 'by decree of the Senate' so the coin was an official issue.
Image credit: Museums Victoria
Mintage: Not known
Minted at Roman Mint
Minted in 72AD
Monarch/Ruler: Vespasian (Emperor 69AD-79AD)
Category: Roman. See more Roman coins
Country of Origin: Roman Empire
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