Dupondius - Lucius Verus TR POT V IMP II COS II S C; Roma and Victory
| Bronze | 10.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 164-165 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264138 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, draped, standing left, holding Victory in extended right hand and trophy in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT V IMP II COS II S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Quinta, Imperator Secundum, Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the fifth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the second time, consul for the second time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
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 shows the goddess standing on the prow of a ship, symbolizing the Roman Empire's naval power and victories. This design element was a departure from the traditional depiction of Victory standing on a globe or holding a wreath, and it highlights the importance of naval power in the Roman Empire during the 2nd century AD.
