Dupondius - Marcus Aurelius TR POT III COS II 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#261850 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Juventas, standing right, holding branch; to left, trophy.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT III COS II S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Tertia, Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the third time, consul for the second time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin was a bronze coin that was introduced during the reign of Marcus Aurelius in 148-149 AD. It was a new denomination that was created to replace the older bronze coin, the As, which had become too small to be practical for everyday transactions. The Dupondius was twice the weight and size of the As, and it was used for larger transactions, such as buying grain or paying soldiers' wages. The coin's design featured the emperor's portrait on one side and the goddess Juventas (Youth) on the other, symbolizing the vitality and strength of the Roman Empire.