Dupondius - Lucius Verus TR POT VII IMP IIII COS III S C
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 166-167 |
| 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#264178 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Three trophies.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT VII IMP IIII COS III S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Septima, Imperator Quartum, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the seventh 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 part of a series of coins issued during his reign, which was marked by a series of military campaigns and victories. The coin's design, which includes an image of Lucius Verus wearing a radiate crown and holding a scepter, was meant to convey his authority and power as a Roman emperor. Despite being made of bronze, a relatively inexpensive material, the coin's intricate design and historical significance make it a valuable collector's item today.
