Dupondius - Marcus Aurelius VICT AVG TR POT XX IMP III COS III S C; Victory
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 165-166 |
| 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#263628 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, towered, flying left, holding garland with both hands.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICT AVG TR POT XX IMP III COS III S C
Translation:
Victoria Augusti. Tribunicia Potestate Vicesima, Imperator Tertium, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
Victory of the emperor (Augustus). Holder of tribunician power for the 20th time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the third 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 Victory on the reverse side. In Roman mythology, Victory was often depicted as a personification of victory, holding a wreath or palm branch, symbolizing triumph and glory. The image of Victory on this coin may represent the Roman Empire's military successes during Marcus Aurelius' reign, including his victories against Germanic tribes and the Parthian Empire.
