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© Trustees of the British Museum
Dupondius - Marcus Aurelius IMP VII COS III S C; Annona
| Bronze | 12.6 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 174-175 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#263840 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Annona, draped, standing left, holding corn-ears and poppy in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at her feet, modius.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP VII COS III S C
Translation:
Imperator Septimum, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
Supreme commander (Imperator) for the seventh time, consul for the third time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin , which features Marcus Aurelius, is notable for its depiction of the Roman goddess Annona on the reverse side. Annona was the goddess of grain and the harvest, and her presence on the coin highlights the importance of agriculture and food production in the Roman Empire during the reign of Marcus Aurelius.
