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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius - Lucius Verus TR POT VII IMP IIII COS III S C; Victory
| Bronze | 12.5 g | 24.5 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 12.5 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264175 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm sloped over left shoulder in left hand.
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
Mass varies: 8.52–15.92 g;Diameter varies: 23–26 mm;
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 part of a series of coins issued during his reign, which aimed to promote the ideals of peace and prosperity. The image of Victory on the reverse side of the coin symbolizes the Roman Empire's military successes and the triumphs of its rulers.
