Dupondius - Lucius Verus TR P VIII IMP IIII COS III S C; Victory
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 167-168 |
| 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#264180 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm sloped over left shoulder in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P VIII IMP IIII COS III S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Octava, Imperator Quartum, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the eighth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the fourth time, consul for the third 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 co-emperor with Marcus Aurelius, and their reign was marked by a series of wars, including the Marcomannic Wars, which lasted from 166 to 180 AD. Despite these challenges, the Roman Empire continued to thrive, and the Dupondius coin remained a widely used denomination throughout this period.
