Dupondius - Marcus Aurelius TR POT XXI IMP IIII COS III S C, Victory

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year166-167
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Dupondius = 1/8 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight9.3 g
Dimensions24.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC III#949, OCRE#ric.3.m_aur.949
Obverse descriptionHead of Marcus Aurelius, radiate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringM ANTONINVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX
(Translation: Marcus Antoninus Augustus, Armeniacus, Parthicus Maximus. Marcus [Aurelius] Antoninus emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Armenians, great conqueror of the Parthians.)
Reverse descriptionVictory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm, sloped over left shoulder, in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringTR POT XXI IMP IIII COS III S C
(Translation: Tribunicia Potestate Prima Vicesima, Imperator Quartum, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum. Holder of tribunician power for the 21st time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the fourth time, consul for the third time. Decree of the senate.)
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Mint
MintageND (166-167)  - -
Catalog ID8362883850
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