Dupondius - Marcus Aurelius TR POT XX IMP III COS III S C, Providentia

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year165-166
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Dupondius = 1/8 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight10.6 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC III#924, OCRE#ric.3.m_aur.924
Obverse descriptionHead of Marcus Aurelius, radiate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringM AVREL ANTONINVS AVG ARMENIACVS P M
(Translation: Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus, Armeniacus, Pontifex Maximus. Marcus Aurelius Antoninus emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Armenians, high priest.)
Reverse descriptionProvidentia, draped, standing left, pointing wand in right hand at globe at her feet and holding vertical sceptre in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringTR POT XX IMP III COS III S C
(Translation: Tribunicia Potestate Vicesima, Imperator Tertium, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum. Holder of tribunician power for the 20th time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the third time, consul for the third time. Decree of the senate.)
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Mint
MintageND (165-166)  - -
Catalog ID9777877320
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