Dupondius - Marcus Aurelius TR POT III COS II VIRTVS S C; Virtus
| 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#261866 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Virtus, seated left, holding parazonium and spear.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT III COS II VIRTVS S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Tertia, Consul Secundum. Virtus. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the third time, consul for the second time. Courage. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin featuring Marcus Aurelius is notable for its depiction of the Roman goddess Virtus on the reverse side. Virtus was a personification of virtue and moral excellence in Roman mythology, and her image on the coin was meant to symbolize the emperor's commitment to promoting virtuous values throughout the empire.