Dupondius - Marcus Aurelius IMP VIII COS III DE SARM S C

€263,894.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year176-177
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Dupondius = 1/8 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight12.3 g
Dimensions24.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC III#1186, OCRE#ric.3.m_aur.1186
Obverse descriptionHead of Marcus Aurelius, radiate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringM ANTONINVS AVG GERM SARM TR P XXXI
(Translation: Marcus Antoninus Augustus, Germanicus, Sarmaticus, Tribunicia Potestate Prima Tricesima. Marcus [Aurelius] Antoninus emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Germans, conqueror of the Sarmatians, holder of tribunician power for the 31st time.)
Reverse descriptionTrophy at base of which, Sarmatian woman, seated left, and Sarmatian, hands bound behind back, seated right.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringIMP VIII COS III DE SARM S C
(Translation: Imperator Octavum, Consul Tertium. Devictus Sarmatis. Senatus Consultum. Supreme commander (Imperator) for the eighth time, consul for the third time, conquered the Sarmatians. Decree of the senate.)
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Mint
MintageND (176-177)  - -
Catalog ID7663587410
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