© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius - Marcus Aurelius TR POT III COS II PIETAS S C; Pietas
| Bronze | 10.8 g | 27.5 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 10.8 g |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261862 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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
Mass varies: 10.34–11.4 g;Diameter varies: 27–28 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius was a bronze coin used in the Roman Empire during the reign of Marcus Aurelius (161-180 AD). It was introduced as a replacement for the earlier bronze coin, the As, and was valued at 2/3 of a denarius, the standard silver coin of the time. The Dupondius was a widely used coin throughout the empire and was often used to pay soldiers, civil servants, and for other official purposes. The particular coin , the Dupondius - Marcus Aurelius (TR POT III COS II PIETAS S C; Pietas) (148-149), is interesting because it features the image of Marcus Aurelius on one side and the goddess Pietas on the other. Pietas was a personification of the Roman virtue of piety and was often depicted on coins as a way of emphasizing the importance of this virtue in Roman society. The coin's inscription, "TR POT III COS II PIETAS S C," stands for "Tribunicia Potestate III, Consul II, Pietas," which translates to "Tribune of the Plebeians for the third time, Consul for the second time, Piety." This inscription highlights Marcus Aurelius's political achievements and emphasizes his commitment to the Roman value of piety. Overall, the Dupondius - Marcus Aurelius (TR POT III COS II PIETAS S C; Pietas) (148-149) coin is an interesting example of Roman currency and provides insight into the political and social values of the Roman Empire during the reign of Marcus Aurelius.
