© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Dupondius - Marcus Aurelius TR POT XIIII COS II S C; Virtus
| Bronze | 11.4 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 159-160 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.4 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#262000 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Virtus, standing right, left foot on helmet, holding spear and parazonium.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT XIIII COS II S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Quarta Decima, Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the 14th time, consul for the second time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin featuring Marcus Aurelius is notable for its depiction of the Roman goddess Virtus on the reverse side. Virtus was a personification of virtue and moral excellence, and her image on the coin symbolized the emperor's commitment to promoting these values throughout the empire.
