Dupondius - Lucius Verus COS II S C
161 year| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#264011 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lucius Verus, standing left, holding globe in right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS II S C
Translation:
Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
Consul for the second time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin was a bronze coin introduced by the Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Nero in 64 AD. It was initially valued at 2 sestertii, but its value decreased over time, and by the time of Lucius Verus' reign (161-169 AD), it was worth only 1/4 of a sestertius. Despite its decreased value, the Dupondius remained a widely used coin throughout the Roman Empire, and many surviving examples have been found in archaeological excavations.