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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius - Marcus Aurelius IMP VIII COS III FELICITATI AVG P P S C; Neptune
| Bronze | 14.2 g | 29 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 | 14.2 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#263901 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Galley with three or four rowers, facing left; on the stern, Neptune, standing left, his foot on a rock, holding trident and dolphin or aplustre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP VIII COS III FELICITATI AVG P P S C
Translation:
Imperator Octavum, Consul Tertium, Felicitati Augusti, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
Supreme commander (Imperator) for the eighth time, consul for the third time, to the good fortune of the emperor (Augustus), father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
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 between 176-177 AD, is notable for its depiction of Neptune, the Roman god of the sea, on the reverse side. This is significant because it was a rare instance where a Roman emperor was depicted with a mythological figure on a coin, highlighting the importance of Neptune in Roman mythology and culture. Additionally, the coin's design and imagery reflect the cultural and religious values of the Roman Empire during the reign of Marcus Aurelius.
