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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius - Marcus Aurelius IMP VIII COS III DE SARM S C
| Bronze | 12.3 g | 24.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 176-177 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12.3 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#263894 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Trophy at base of which, Sarmatian woman, seated left, and Sarmatian, hands bound behind back, seated right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP VIII COS III DE SARM S C
Translation:
Imperator Octavum, Consul Tertium. Devictus Sarmatis. Senatus Consultum.
Supreme commander (Imperator) for the eighth time, consul for the third time, conquered the Sarmatians. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 8.901–15.63 g;Diameter varies: 24–26 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 emperor wearing a beard. This is significant because beards were not commonly worn by Roman emperors at the time, and it suggests that Marcus Aurelius was attempting to project a more philosophical and introspective image, which was in line with his reputation as a Stoic philosopher-emperor.
