Caption

As/dupondius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer; Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192), (caesar 175–177). Obverse: Bust of young Commodus in drapery, uncovered, facing right, inscription '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, letters 'V' and 'N' around, in fields 'S - C'. Date: 175–176. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin (as/dupondius), bronze; diameter 25.0 mm; weight 11.43 g; axis 150°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A59_245

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58.0Mb (3.3Mb) / 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 Obverse Bust young Commodus drapery uncovered facing right inscription Aes Avg Fil Reverse military attire standing left holding branch right hand long scepter right trophy round shield letters V N fields S - C Date 175–176 Roman Empire Rome Coin bronze diameter 25.0 mm weight 11.43 g axis 150° round worn object predominantly brown surface showing areas darker brown subtle greenish spots featuring faint shallow raised shapes suggest outlines two human figures set white background.