© 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 XXII IMP V COS III S C; Aequitas
168 year| Bronze | 12.3 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 168 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12.3 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#263663 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Aequitas, draped, seated left on low seat, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT XXII IMP V COS III S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Secunda Vicesima, Imperator Quintum, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the 22nd time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the fifth time, consul for the third time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 11.8–12.771 g;Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Aequitas, who represents fairness and justice, on its reverse side. This highlights the importance of these values in Roman society during the reign of Marcus Aurelius.
