Dupondius - Marcus Aurelius TR POT III COS II IVVENTAS S C; Juventas
| 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#261858 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Juventas, standing right, holding branch; behind, trophy.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT III COS II IVVENTAS S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Tertia, Consul Secundum. Iuventas. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the third time, consul for the second time. Youth. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin featuring Marcus Aurelius, minted between 148-149 AD, is interesting because it depicts the Roman emperor wearing a radiate crown, which symbolizes the sun god Sol Invictus, highlighting the emperor's association with the deity and his role as the protector of the empire.
