© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius - Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus CONCORD AVGVSTOR TR P XVI COS III S C
| Bronze | 12 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 161-162 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#263528 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus, togate, standing left and right, facing one another and clasping right hands; Marcus Aurelius holds scroll in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORD AVGVSTOR TR P XVI COS III S C
Translation:
Concordia Augustorum, Tribunicia Potestate Sexta Decima, Consul Tertium, Senatus Consultum.
Harmony of the emperor (Augustus), holder of tribunician power for the 16th time, consul for the third time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 9.92–16.15 g;Diameter varies: 24.86–27 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the emperors Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus on opposite sides, which symbolizes the concept of concordia, or harmony, between the two rulers. This was a common practice during the Roman Empire, where coins were used as a means of propaganda to promote the unity and strength of the ruling powers.
