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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius - Commodus IMP II COS II P P S C; Minerva
| Bronze | 10.6 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 177-179 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.6 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264320 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Minerva, helmeted, draped, standing left, droping incense from right hand onto altar and resting left hand on round shield set on ground; spear rests against her left arm.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP II COS II P P S C
Translation:
Imperator Secundum, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae, Senatus Consultum.
Supreme commander (Imperator) for the second time, consul for the second time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 10.52–10.73 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius was a bronze coin introduced by the Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Commodus (180-192 AD). It was equivalent to two sestertii or one-eighth of a denarius, and was widely used for everyday transactions. The obverse of the coin features the bust of Commodus, while the reverse depicts Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom, war, and crafts. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the political and cultural influences of the Roman Empire during that time.
