© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Dupondius - Lucius Verus TR P IIII IMP II COS II S C; Victory
| Bronze | 14.5 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 | 14.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264113 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, half-draped, standing right, fixing to a palm-tree with left hand shield inscribed VIC AVG and holding stilus in right hand.
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 was minted during the reign of Lucius Verus, who was the Roman Emperor from 161 to 169 AD. The coin features an image of Victory on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during this period. The Victory image on this coin is particularly interesting because it depicts Victory standing on the prow of a ship, symbolizing the Roman Empire's naval power and victories. This design element is unique to this specific coin and is not found on other coins minted during the same period.
