Dupondius - Marcus Aurelius TR POT X COS II S C; Pietas
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 155-156 |
| 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#261938 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pietas standing, left with right hand dropping incense on candelabrum and holding box in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT X COS II S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Decima, Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the tenth 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 (TR POT X COS II S C; Pietas) was part of a series of coins issued during his reign that depicted the Roman emperor in various guises, including as a military leader, a philosopher, and a religious figure. This particular coin is notable for its depiction of Marcus Aurelius wearing a radiate crown, which symbolized his connection to the sun god Apollo and was meant to convey his divine right to rule. The coin's reverse side features the goddess Pietas, who represents the virtue of piety or devotion, further emphasizing the emperor's divine authority. Overall, this coin offers a fascinating glimpse into the propaganda and ideology of the Roman Empire during the 2nd century AD.