Dupondius - Marcus Aurelius TR POT XI 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 | 156-157 |
| 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#261960 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pietas, standing left, dropping grain of incense over altar or candelabrum and holding box of incense.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT XI COS II S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Undecima, Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the eleventh 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 XI COS II S C; Pietas) was part of a series of coins issued during his reign that depicted various virtues, in this case, "Pietas" or piety. This coin was minted in Rome between 156-157 AD and was made of bronze. It's interesting to note that the image on the coin is not a portrait of Marcus Aurelius himself, but rather a representation of the virtue he embodied. This coin is a testament to the importance of virtue and morality in ancient Roman culture and is a valuable piece of history for collectors and historians alike.