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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius - Marcus Aurelius COS II S C; Virtus
145 year| Bronze | 14.3 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 145 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 14.3 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261793 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Virtus, helmeted, in military dress, standing left, holding parazonium, pointed slightly upwards to left, in right hand and vertical spear in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS II S C
Translation:
Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
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
One interesting fact about the Dupondius - Marcus Aurelius (COS II S C; Virtus) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Virtus on the reverse side, which represents the virtue and moral character of the Roman people.
