1.00 Dupondius, Dupondius, 97 C.E.
1.00 Dupondius, Dupondius, 97 C.E.
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- Description
- The Dupondius is an ancient Roman coin made of brass. Though it was small change, it bears an enormous inscription: IMPNERVACAESAVGPMTRPCOSIIIPP. Fully interpreted, it reveals the rather long title of the Roman ruler at the time: Revered Emperor Nerva Caesar, Greatest Priest, Tribune of the People, (in his) Third Consulship, Father of his Country. The reverse bears the simpler inscription “Public Liberty” and the letters SC, indicating that this coin was issued by decree of the Roman Senate.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- Coin
- date made
- 97 AD
- associated date
- 0096 - 0098
- Place Made
- Roman Empire
- associated place
- Rome
- ID Number
- NU.94682
- catalog number
- 94682
- accession number
- 263707
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- Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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