Dupondius - Marcus Aurelius TR POT COS II S C; Minerva
145 year| Bronze | 12.3 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 145 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12.3 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261809 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Minerva, standing right, holding spear and leaning on shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT COS II S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time. decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 11.92–12.66 g;Diameter varies: 25–27 mm;
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin featuring Marcus Aurelius and Minerva has a unique feature - it has a small crescent moon depicted on the reverse side, which is believed to represent the moon goddess Luna and symbolize the Roman Empire's connection to the divine.