Dupondius - Marcus Aurelius TR POT III COS II CLEM S C; Clementia
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 148-149 |
| 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#261856 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Clementia, standing front, head left, holding patera in each hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT III COS II CLEM S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Tertia, Consul Secundum. Clementia. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the third time, consul for the second time. Clemency. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin , which features Marcus Aurelius and the goddess Clementia on its reverse, was part of a series of coins issued during Marcus Aurelius' reign to promote the ideals of Roman virtue and morality. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the importance of clemency and mercy, which were key themes in Marcus Aurelius' philosophical writings.