Dupondius - Marcus Aurelius TR POT VI COS II S C; Minerva and Victory
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 151-152 |
| 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#261887 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Minerva, helmeted, draped, standing, left, holding Victory on right hand and resting left on round shield, set on ground: a spear, nearly vertical, rests against left arm.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT VI COS II S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Sexta, Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the sixth 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, minted between 151-152 AD, is interesting because it showcases the Roman Empire's use of personification in its coinage. The obverse side of the coin features a portrait of Marcus Aurelius, while the reverse side depicts Minerva and Victory standing together, symbolizing the unity and strength of the Roman Empire during his reign. This coin is a prime example of how Roman coinage was used as a means of propaganda, promoting the ideals of the empire and reinforcing its power and influence.
