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© Trustees of the British Museum
Dupondius - Antoninus Pius CONCORDIA EXERCITVVM S C; Concordia and Victory
| Bronze | 13.9 g | 25.4 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 140-144 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 13.9 g |
| Diameter | 25.4 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#260929 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Concordia, standing left, holding Victory and aquila.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORDIA EXERCITVVM S C
Translation:
Concordia Exercituum. Senatus Consultum.
Harmony with the army. 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 the goddess Concordia on one side and Victory on the other, symbolizing the unity and strength of the Roman Empire during the reign of Antoninus Pius.
