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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius - Marcus Aurelius IMP VII COS III S C; Roma and Victory
174 year| Bronze | 12.1 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 174 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12.1 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#263823 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, draped, standing left, holding Victory in extended right hand and vertical spear in left hand.
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
Mass varies: 10.58–13.86 g;Diameter varies: 26–27 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, which was minted in Rome between 174-176 AD, has an interesting feature on its reverse side. The coin depicts the goddess Victory standing on the prow of a ship, with her right hand holding a wreath and her left hand resting on the ship's rail. This design was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's naval power and its ability to conquer and expand its territories through sea trade and military conquests.
