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© Trustees of the British Museum
Dupondius - Marcus Aurelius IMP VIII COS III P P DE GERM S C
| Bronze | 9.8 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 | 9.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#263888 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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 , which features Marcus Aurelius, is notable for its depiction of the Roman emperor with a beard. This is unusual because Roman emperors were typically depicted as clean-shaven, and the beard on this coin may indicate that Marcus Aurelius was attempting to project a more rugged, military image. This could be seen as a reflection of the challenges the Roman Empire faced during his reign, including conflicts with Germanic tribes and the need to maintain the empire's military strength.
