Dupondius - Marcus Aurelius IMP X COS III P P S C, Victory

€2.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year179-180
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Dupondius = 1/8 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight12.6 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC III#1244, OCRE#ric.3.m_aur.1244
Obverse descriptionHead of Marcus Aurelius, radiate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringM AVREL ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXXIIII
(Translation: Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus, Tribunicia Potestate Quarta Tricesima. Marcus Aurelius Antoninus emperor (Augustus), holder of tribunician power for the 34st time.)
Reverse descriptionVictory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm, sloped over left shoulder, in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringIMP X COS III P P S C
(Translation: Imperator Decimum, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. Supreme commander (Imperator) for the tenth time, consul for the third time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.)
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Mint
MintageND (179-180)  - -
Catalog ID8732020820
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