Dupondius - Marcus Aurelius TR POT XXII IMP V COS III S C FORT RED; Fortuna
168 year| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#263660 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, seated left on low seat, holding rudder set on ground in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; under seat, wheel.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT XXII IMP V COS III S C FORT RED
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Secunda Vicesima, Imperator Quintum, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum. Fortuna Redux.
Holder of tribunician power for the 22nd time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the fifth time, consul for the third time. Decree of the senate. Fortune that brings back (the emperor in safety).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin featuring Marcus Aurelius, minted in Rome between 168-180 AD, is interesting because it showcases the Roman Empire's use of personification in its coinage. The reverse side of the coin depicts Fortuna, the goddess of luck and prosperity, standing left and holding a rudder, symbolizing the empire's reliance on the goddess' favor for successful navigation and trade. This coin is a prime example of how Roman coinage often featured deities and personifications to convey the empire's values and ideals.
