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Dupondius - Aemilianus P M TR P I P P S C
253 year| Bronze | 12.8 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Aemilianus (Marcus Aemilus Aemilianus) (253) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 253 |
| Value | Dupondius (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#284726 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aemilian, in military attire, standing left, sacrificing out of patera held in right hand over tripod and holding spear in left hand; beyond tripod, standard.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P I P P S C
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Primo, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the first time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.12–18.4 g;Example of this type:
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Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dupondius - Aemilianus (P M TR P I P P S C) (253) coin is that it features a rare reverse design, depicting the Roman goddess of victory, Victoria, standing on the prow of a ship, surrounded by dolphins. This design was only used for a short period of time during the reign of Emperor Aemilianus in 253 AD, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
