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As/dupondius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) issuer; Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192), caesar 175–177 — Bust of young Commodus in drapery, uncovered, facing right; legend AES AVG FIL all around. Reverse: Commodus in military attire standing left, holding a branch in his right hand and a long scepter in his left; on his right a trophy and a round shield; mintmark V N; field marks S - C. Date: 175–176. Roman Empire. Coin: bronze; diameter 25.0 mm; weight 11.43 g; axis 150°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A59_244

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58.0Mb (3.4Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

dupondius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Commodus 161–192 177–192 caesar 175–177 Bust young Commodus drapery uncovered facing right legend AES AVG FIL Reverse military attire standing left holding branch right hand long scepter right trophy round shield mintmark V N field marks S - C Date 175–176 Roman Empire Coin bronze diameter 25.0 mm weight 11.43 g axis 150° round worn coin raised profile person's head relief center showing side-facing silhouette short wavy hair visible neck shoulder coin surface textured areas wear small dark spots color palette includes brown darker tones hints greenish patina.