© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius - Marcus Aurelius PRIMI DECENNALES COS III S C
| Bronze | 11.8 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 170-171 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.8 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#263707 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Oak-wreath with legend in five lines inside.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRIMI DECENNALES COS III S C
Translation:
Primi Decennales. Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
First decennium. Consul for the third time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.42–18.79 g;Diameter varies: 23.94–26 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin featuring Marcus Aurelius, minted between 170-171 AD, is interesting because it was issued during a time of significant economic and military change in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, with its depiction of the emperor and the goddess Roma, symbolized the empire's power and influence. Additionally, the coin's bronze composition and relatively low weight (11.8g) reflect the empire's efforts to reduce the cost of coin production and maintain economic stability during a period of inflation.
