Dupondius - Marcus Aurelius TR POT VIII COS II S C; Minerva
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 153-154 |
| 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#261905 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Minerva, helmeted, draped, standing, right, holding spear, nearly vertical, in extended right hand and owl in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT VIII COS II S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Octava, Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the eighth 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 symbol below the emperor's bust. This dolphin was a symbol of the Roman mint and was only added to coins produced at the Rome mint, making it a distinctive feature of this particular coin.
