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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius - Marcus Aurelius PIETAS AVG S C
| Bronze | 12.7 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 140-144 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12.7 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261766 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Priestly emblems: from left to right, knife, sprinkler, jug, lituus, simpulum.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETAS AVG S C
Translation:
Pietas Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Piety of the Emperor. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin featuring Marcus Aurelius (PIETAS AVG S C) was part of a series of coins issued during his reign that aimed to promote the Roman Empire's values of piety, justice, and military strength. The coin's design, which includes an image of Marcus Aurelius and the goddess Pietas, reflects the emperor's efforts to promote the idea of the Roman state as a divine institution, with the emperor as its divine leader. This coin, in particular, is interesting because it highlights the importance of piety in Roman society during this time period.
