Dupondius - Marcus Aurelius TR POT XXII IMP V COS III S C FORT RED, Fortuna

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year168
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Dupondius = 1/8 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
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Reference(s) RIC III#958, OCRE#ric.3.m_aur.958
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 descriptionFortuna, draped, seated left on low seat, holding rudder set on ground in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; under seat, wheel.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringTR POT XXII IMP V COS III S C FORT RED
(Translation: Tribunicia Potestate Secunda Vicesima, Imperator Quintum, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum. Fortuna Redux. Holder of tribunician power for the 22nd time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the fifth time, consul for the third time. Decree of the senate. Fortune that brings back (the emperor in safety).)
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MintageND (168)  - -
Catalog ID6598673500
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