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Dupondius - Commodus TR P II IMP II COS P P S C; Roma and Victory
177 year| Bronze | 14.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 177 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 14.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264301 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left, holding Victory in extended right hand and parazonium in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P II IMP II COS P P S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Secunda, Imperator Secundum, Consul, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the second time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the second time, consul, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 12.33–16 g;Example of this type:
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Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Victory on one side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Commodus. Victory was seen as a symbol of the Roman Empire's power and dominance, and her image was often used to promote the idea of Roman supremacy. The inclusion of Victory on this coin may have been a way to reinforce the idea that Commodus was a powerful and successful leader, and to promote the idea of Roman greatness during his reign.
