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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius - Lucius Verus TR POT VI IMP IIII COS II S C; Victory
166 year| Bronze | 11.1 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 166 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.1 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264171 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, half-draped, standing front, head right, fixing to a palm-tree with left hand shield inscribed VIC AVG and holding palm sloped upward to right shoulder in right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT VI IMP IIII COS II S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Sexta, Imperator Quartum, Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the sixth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the fourth time, consul for the second time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.186–13.36 g;Diameter varies: 24.7–26 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 dominance. This design element is unique to this specific coin and is not found on other coins minted during the same period.
