© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Dupondius - Marcus Aurelius VOTA SVSCEP DECENN II COS III S C
| Bronze | 10.7 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 170-171 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#263721 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Marcus Aurelius, veiled, togate, standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over a tripod and holding scroll in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VOTA SVSCEP DECENN II COS III S C
Translation:
Vota Suscepta Decennalia Secunda, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
Vows (prayers and sacrifices) undertaken for the second decennium of rule. Consul for the third time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 9.815–12.967 g;Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin , which features Marcus Aurelius, is notable for its depiction of the Roman emperor with a beard. This is significant because it was a departure from the traditional clean-shaven appearance of Roman emperors, and it may have been a deliberate choice made by Marcus Aurelius to project a more philosophical and introspective image. The beard also symbolized wisdom and authority, which were important qualities for a Roman emperor to possess.
