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© Trustees of the British Museum
Dupondius - Lucius Verus TR P IIII IMP II COS II S C; Mars
| Bronze | 13.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 163-164 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 13.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264100 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, in military dress, standing right, holding spear in right hand and leaning left arm on round shield set on ground.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P IIII IMP II COS II S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Quarta, Imperator Secundum, Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the fourth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the second time, consul for the second time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius - Lucius Verus coin features an image of Mars, the Roman god of war, on the reverse side. This is fitting, as Lucius Verus was known for his military campaigns and was given the title of "Mars Ultor" (Avenging Mars) by the Roman Senate.
