Dupondius - Marcus Aurelius TR POT IIII 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 | 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 |
| Numista | N#261874 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Virtus, helmeted, in military dress, standing left, holding parazonium, pointed slightly upwards to left, in right hand and vertical spear in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT IIII COS II VIRTVS S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Quarta, Consul Secundum. Virtus. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the fourth 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, minted between 149-150 AD, is interesting because it highlights the Roman Empire's emphasis on virtue and moral character. The coin's inscription, "VIRTVS," translates to "virtue" in Latin, and was a key concept in Stoic philosophy, which Marcus Aurelius adhered to. This coin suggests that the Roman Empire valued virtuous leadership and sought to promote moral principles through its currency.