Dupondius - Lucius Verus FELIC AVG TR P III COS II S C
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 162-163 |
| 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#264043 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Galley with pilot and rowers, sitting left; at helm, two standards and acrostolium; resting on prow, mast and sail (or vexillum?).
Script: Latin
Lettering: FELIC AVG TR P III COS II S C
Translation:
Felicitas Augusti, Tribunicia Potestate Tertia, Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
The good fortune of the emperor (Augustus), holder of tribunician power for the third time, consul for the second time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin featuring Lucius Verus was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Lucius Verus was the co-emperor of Rome alongside Marcus Aurelius, and their reign was marked by a series of wars and plagues that had a significant impact on the empire's economy and population. Despite these challenges, the Dupondius coin remained a widely used denomination during this period, indicating the importance of trade and commerce in the Roman Empire even during times of crisis.
