Dupondius - Marcus Aurelius IMP VIII COS III DE SARM S C
| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#263895 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin of Marcus Aurelius (IMP VIII COS III DE SARM S C) (176-177) from Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Bronze is interesting because it features a rare and unique design. The obverse of the coin depicts Marcus Aurelius wearing a radiate crown, while the reverse shows a personification of the Roman Empire, represented by a woman seated on a throne, holding a scepter and a shield. This design was not commonly used on Roman coins, making it a distinctive feature of this particular coin. Additionally, the coin's bronze composition and the fact that it was minted during the reign of Marcus Aurelius, a prominent Roman emperor known for his wisdom and philosophical writings, make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
