Dupondius - Commodus VIRTVS AVG IMP III COS II P P S C; Virtus
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 179-180 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#265567 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Virtus, seated right, holding reversed spear in right hand aand parazonium in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRTVS AVG IMP III COS II P P S C
Translation:
Virtus Augusti. Imperator Tertium, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
Courage of the emperor. Supreme commander (Imperator) for the third time, consul for the second time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
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-fourth of a denarius, and was widely used for everyday transactions. The obverse of the coin features the image of Commodus, while the reverse bears the image of Virtus, the Roman goddess of virtue and courage. The coin's inscription, "VIRTVS AVG IMP III COS II P P S C," translates to "Virtus, Augustus, Imperator III, Consul II, Pontifex Maximus, Senator," highlighting Commodus' various titles and positions of power. Despite its bronze composition, the Dupondius was an important coin in the Roman Empire's economy and played a significant role in the daily lives of ancient Romans.