Dupondius - Marcus Aurelius TR POT XV COS III S C; Pietas
161 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 161 |
| 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#262014 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pietas, draped, standing, front, head left, holding child in each arm: to left and right, at her feet, a small girl standing,, each raising right arm.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT XV COS III S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Quinta Decima, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the 15th time, consul for the third time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
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 Pietas, who is shown on the reverse side of the coin. Pietas was a personification of the Roman virtue of piety and was often depicted as a woman carrying a sacrifice or offering to the gods. The inclusion of Pietas on the coin highlights the importance of this virtue in Roman culture and underscores the role of the emperor as a spiritual leader and protector of the state.
