Dupondius - Marcus Aurelius TR P XXX IMP VIII COS III S C; Aequitas
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 175-176 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#263881 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P XXX IMP VIII COS III S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Tricesima, Imperator Octavum, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the 30th time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the eighth time, consul for the third time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin featuring Marcus Aurelius (TR P XXX IMP VIII COS III S C; Aequitas) was part of a series of coins issued during his reign that depicted the Roman emperor in various guises, including as a military leader, a philosopher, and a god. This particular coin shows Marcus Aurelius holding a scepter and wearing a radiate crown, symbolizing his role as a powerful and wise leader. The image of Aequitas, the goddess of justice and equality, appears on the reverse side of the coin, highlighting the emperor's commitment to fairness and impartiality.
