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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius - Marcus Aurelius SALVTI AVG COS III S C; Salus
| Bronze | 12 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 168-169 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#263668 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, standing left, feeding out of patera in right hand snake coiled round altar and holding sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SALVTI AVG COS III S C
Translation:
Saluti Augustorum, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
To the health of the emperor (Augustus). Consul for the third time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 8.18–16.48 g;Diameter varies: 23.08–28 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, which was minted between 168-169 AD, is notable for its depiction of the Roman goddess Salus on the reverse side. Salus was the goddess of safety, security, and well-being, and her image on the coin may have been intended to convey the idea of the Roman Empire's protection and benevolence towards its citizens. This coin is a tangible representation of the Roman Empire's values and beliefs during the reign of Marcus Aurelius.
