© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Dupondius - Marcus Aurelius IMP X COS III P P S C; Victory
179 year| Bronze | 9.5 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 179 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.5 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#263953 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm, sloped over left shoulder, in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP X COS III P P S C
Translation:
Imperator Decimum, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
Supreme commander (Imperator) for the tenth time, consul for the third time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin featuring Marcus Aurelius is notable for its depiction of the Roman goddess Victory on the reverse side. Victory is shown standing on the prow of a ship, symbolizing the Roman Empire's naval power and military victories during Marcus Aurelius' reign. This design was a common motif on Roman coins during this period, reflecting the importance of military conquests and the idea of Rome as a dominant world power.
