Dupondius - Marcus Aurelius (IMP VIIII COS III P P S C; Aequitas) (177) front Dupondius - Marcus Aurelius (IMP VIIII COS III P P S C; Aequitas) (177) back
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Dupondius - Marcus Aurelius IMP VIIII COS III P P S C; Aequitas

177 year
Bronze - -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
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
References
Numista
N#263927
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: IMP VIIII COS III P P S C

Translation:
Imperator Nonum, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
Supreme commander (Imperator) for the ninth time, consul for the third time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

The Dupondius coin of Marcus Aurelius features the goddess Aequitas, who represents fairness and justice, on its reverse side. This highlights the importance of justice during Marcus Aurelius' reign and the significance of this value in Roman culture.