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Dupondius - Marcus Aurelius IMP VIII COS III P P DE GERM S C
| Bronze | 14.3 g | - |
| 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 | 14.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#263886 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Trophy with shields at foot; to left, German woman, seated left , propping up head with right hand and resting left arm on knee; to right, German man, sitting right, with hands tied behind back.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP VIII COS III P P DE GERM S C
Translation:
Imperator Octavum, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. Devictus Germanis. Senatus Consultum.
Supreme commander (Imperator) for the eighth time, consul for the third time, father of the nation, conquered the Germans. 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 of Marcus Aurelius (IMP VIII COS III P P DE GERM S C) (176-177) from Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Bronze weighing 14.3 g is interesting because it features a rare and unique design. The coin's reverse side depicts a scene of the Roman goddess of wisdom, Minerva, standing left and holding a spear and a shield, while a small figure of Victory stands on the prow of a ship behind her. This design is not commonly found on Roman coins of that era, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
