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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius - Lucius Verus TR POT VI IMP III COS II S C
| Bronze | 10 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 165-166 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264158 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Parthian, seated right at base of trophy, with hands bound behind his back; before him, oval shield, bow and quiver.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT VI IMP III COS II S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Sexta, Imperator Tertium, Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the sixth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the third time, consul for the second time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 conflicts, including the Marcomannic Wars and the Parthian War. Despite these challenges, the Roman Empire continued to thrive and expand its territories during this period, and the Dupondius coin remains a testament to the empire's enduring legacy.
