Dupondius - Marcus Aurelius TR POT X COS II S C; Securitas
| 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#261940 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Securitas, seated right, propping head on right hand and holding sceptre.
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, minted between 155-156 AD, is interesting because it displays the Roman Empire's emphasis on security and stability during that time. The coin's reverse side features the goddess Securitas, who represents security and stability, standing holding a scepter and a pileus, a symbol of liberty. This design choice highlights the importance of security and stability during Marcus Aurelius' reign, a time when the Roman Empire was facing various challenges and threats.
