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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius - Marcus Aurelius IMP VI COS III S C; Jupiter
| Bronze | 11.7 g | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 173-174 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.7 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#263805 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Jupiter, naked to waist, seated left on throne, holding Victory, standing left and offering crown, on extended right hand, and holding long sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP VI COS III S C
Translation:
Imperator Sextum, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
Supreme commander (Imperator) for the sixth time, consul for the third time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 10.54–13.49 g;Diameter varies: 13.5–26 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin featuring Marcus Aurelius (IMP VI COS III S C; Jupiter) was part of a series of coins issued during his reign that depicted the Roman emperors in a more naturalistic and realistic way, rather than the idealized portraits that were common on earlier coins. This coin, in particular, shows Marcus Aurelius with a beard, which was a departure from the clean-shaven images of his predecessors. This change in coinage design was seen as a reflection of the emperor's philosophical beliefs and his desire to present a more authentic image of himself to the public.
