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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius - Marcus Aurelius RELIG AVG IMP VI COS III S C; Mercury
| Bronze | 13.3 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 172-173 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 13.3 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#263778 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mercury, wearing petasus and short robe, standing left, holding patera in right hand and caduceus in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: RELIG AVG IMP VI COS III S C
Translation:
Religio Augusti. Imperator Sextum, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
The religion of the emperor (Augustus). Supreme commander (Imperator) for the sixth time, consul for the third time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 12.44–14.1 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, minted between 172-173 AD, is interesting because it depicts the Roman god Mercury on the reverse side, indicating the importance of trade and commerce during the Roman Empire.
