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© Trustees of the British Museum
Dupondius - Antoninus Pius and Marcus Aurelius AVRELIVS CAES AVG PII F COS DES S C
139 year| Bronze | 11.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 139 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261714 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Marcus Aurelius, bare-headed, draped, left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AVRELIVS CAES AVG PII F COS DES S C
Translation:
Aurelius Caesar, Augusti Pii Filius, Consul Designatus. Senatus Consultum.
[Marcus] Aurelius, Caesar, son of emperor (Augustus) [Antoninus] Pius, consul elect. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features two Roman emperors, Antoninus Pius and Marcus Aurelius, on opposite sides. This was a common practice during the Roman Empire, known as "joint rule," where two emperors would rule together, often with one being the senior emperor and the other being the junior emperor. This coin is a rare example of this practice and provides valuable insight into the political structure of the Roman Empire during that time.
