Dupondius - Lucius Verus and Marcus Aurelius (CONCORD AVGVSTOR TR P COS II S C) (161) front Dupondius - Lucius Verus and Marcus Aurelius (CONCORD AVGVSTOR TR P COS II S C) (161) back
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Dupondius - Lucius Verus and Marcus Aurelius CONCORD AVGVSTOR TR P COS II S C

161 year
Bronze - -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
161
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
References
Numista
N#264007
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus, togate, standing right and left, clasping right hands.

Script: Latin

Lettering: CONCORD AVGVSTOR TR P COS II S C

Translation:
Concordia Augustorum, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum, Senatus Consultum.
Harmony of the emperor (Augustus), holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time. Decree of the senate.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the emperors Lucius Verus and Marcus Aurelius, who ruled the Roman Empire together from 161 to 169 AD, which was a rare occurrence in Roman history. This coin was minted during their joint reign and highlights the theme of imperial harmony and unity, as represented by the inscription "CONCORD AVGVSTOR" (Harmony of the Augusti) on the reverse side.