© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Dupondius - Marcus Aurelius PRIMI DECENNALES COS III S C
| Bronze | 10.7 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 | 10.7 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#263711 |
|---|---|
| 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: 6.54–13.15 g;Diameter varies: 24–26 mm;
Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin , which features Marcus Aurelius, is notable for its depiction of the Roman emperor wearing a beard. This is significant because beards were not commonly worn by Roman emperors at the time, and it suggests that Marcus Aurelius may have been attempting to project a more philosophical or intellectual image, as beards were often associated with wisdom and learning in ancient Rome.
