The 77AD-78AD Dupondius - Vespasian / FortunaOrichalcum Dupondius of Emperor Vespasian struck around 77-78AD at the Lugdunum Mint in Gaul. Orichalcum is a golden-coloured bronze alloy that was often used in ancient Rome coinage. Diameter 28mm and weighs 11.98g.
The date is derived as the coin says COS VIII and Vespasian was Consul for eighth time in 77AD and his ninth from 1 January 79AD. The period is therefore between 1 January 77AD to 31 December 78 AD.
The Obverse shows the head of Emperor Vespasian with small globe at end of neck truncation (indicates the Lugdunum Mint). Legend is "IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG COS VIII P P".
Edge is plain.
The Reverse shows the Goddess Fortuna, standing and facing left, holding rudder in her right hand and cradling a cornucopia in her left arm. Fortuna is the goddess of fortune and the personification of luck. Legend is "FOR[TVNAE] REDVCI". "S C" spilt across coin; 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 77AD
Monarch/Ruler: Vespasian (Emperor 69AD-79AD)
Category: Roman. See more Roman coins
Country of Origin: Roman Empire
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