Dupondius - Marcus Aurelius TR POT III COS II PIETAS S C; Pietas
| 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#261861 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pietas, draped, standing, left, holding up right hand and holding box in left at side: at feet, left, a child.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT III COS II PIETAS S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Tertia, Consul Secundum. Pietas. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the third time, consul for the second time.Piety. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin featuring Marcus Aurelius (TR POT III COS II PIETAS S C; Pietas) was minted during a time of significant cultural and religious change in the Roman Empire. The coin's reverse side features the goddess Pietas, who was a personification of piety and devotion, and was often depicted as a woman offering a sacrifice or prayer. The inclusion of Pietas on the coin may have been a nod to the growing influence of Stoicism, a philosophy that emphasized the importance of reason, self-control, and devotion to the gods. This coin could have been used in everyday transactions, and its design may have served as a reminder to the people of Rome of the importance of piety and devotion in their daily lives.
