Dupondius - Marcus Aurelius VOTA DEC ANN SVSC TR P XX IMP IIII COS III S C
166 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 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#263645 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Marcus Aurelius, veiled, togate, standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over a tripod.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VOTA DEC ANN SVSC TR P XX IMP IIII COS III S C
Translation:
Vota Decem Annalia Suscepta. Tribunicia Potestate Vicesima, Imperator Quartum, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
Vows (prayers and sacrifices) undertaken for ten years of rule. Holder of tribunician power for the 20th time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the fourth time, consul for the third time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin of Marcus Aurelius is interesting because it features a rare and unique design element. The obverse side of the coin depicts the emperor's portrait, while the reverse side shows a scene of the goddess Roma standing on a prow, holding a spear and a shield. This design was not commonly used on Roman coins, making it a distinctive feature of this particular coin. Additionally, the coin's bronze composition and the fact that it was minted during the reign of Marcus Aurelius, a prominent Roman emperor known for his wisdom and philosophical writings, make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
