Dupondius - Marcus Aurelius (TR POT IIII COS II S C; Minerva) (149-150) front Dupondius - Marcus Aurelius (TR POT IIII COS II S C; Minerva) (149-150) back
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Dupondius - Marcus Aurelius TR POT IIII COS II S C; Minerva

 
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Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
149-150
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
References
Numista
N#261872
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Minerva, standing right, holding spear and leaning on shield.

Script: Latin

Lettering: TR POT IIII COS II S C

Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Quarta, Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the fourth time, consul for the second time. Decree of the senate.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

The Dupondius coin featuring Marcus Aurelius and Minerva has a unique feature - it has a small dolphin below the bust of Marcus Aurelius, which symbolizes the Roman Empire's naval power and the emperor's connection to the sea.