Caption

Dupondius/as of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer Lucius Verus (130–169). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription IMP AE AVG P. Reverse: Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus stand opposite and shake hands; Marcus Aurelius holds a scroll, inscription TOR TR P XV. Roman Empire, 161. Coin (bronze): diameter ~24–25 mm, weight 10.40 g, axis 345°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_132

License type

Rights managed

Available size

47.2Mb (3.2Mb) / 13.5in x 13.5in / 4063 x 4063 (300dpi)

Keywords

Dupondius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Lucius Verus 130–169 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription IMP AE AVG P Reverse Lucius Verus stand opposite shake hands Marcus Aurelius holds scroll inscription TOR TR P XV Roman Empire 161 Coin bronze diameter ~24–25 mm weight 10.40 g axis 345° round flat object rough heavily textured surface showing mix brown dark brown reddish-brown darker grayish-black areas edges irregular worn surface pitted uneven patches mottled color variations across object.