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© Trustees of the British Museum
Dupondius - Lucius Verus TR POT V IMP III COS II S C
165 year| Bronze | 12.8 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 165 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264148 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Parthian, seated right at base of trophy, with hands bound behind his back; before him, bow and arrow; behind him, shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT V IMP III COS II S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Quinta, Imperator Tertium, Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the fifth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the third 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 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 his reign was marked by several military campaigns and plagues that swept through the empire. Despite these challenges, the coinage during this period remained consistent and of high quality, with the Dupondius coin being a prime example. It's fascinating to think that this coin was used in everyday transactions during such a significant time in history.
