Dupondius - Lucius Verus TR POT VIIII IMP V COS III S C, Aequitas

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year168-169
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Dupondius = 1/8 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight12 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC III#1485, OCRE#ric.3.m_aur.1485
Obverse descriptionHead of Lucius Verus, radiate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringL VERVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX
(Translation: Lucius Verus Augustus, Armeniacus, Parthicus Maximus. Lucius Verus, emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Armenians, great conqueror of the Parthians.)
Reverse descriptionAequitas, draped, seated left on low seat, holding scales and cornucopiae.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringTR POT VIIII IMP V COS III S C
(Translation: Tribunicia Potestate Nona, Imperator Quintum, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum. Holder of tribunician power for the ninth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the fifth time, consul for the third time. Decree of the senate.)
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Mint
MintageND (168-169)  - -
Catalog ID3358274610
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