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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius - Marcus Aurelius IMP X COS III P P S C; Victory
| Bronze | 12.6 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 179-180 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12.6 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#263957 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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
Mass varies: 9.85–15.34 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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. The image of Victory holding a wreath and a palm branch was a common motif on Roman coins, symbolizing the Roman Empire's military triumphs and dominance. However, the Victory on this particular coin is depicted with a distinctly feminine appearance, wearing a long gown and with flowing hair, which is unusual for a Roman coin. This suggests that the artist may have been influenced by contemporary artistic trends or cultural attitudes towards women at the time.
