Caption

Dupondius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer Marcus Aurelius. Obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius in radiant crown facing right, inscription 'M ANTONINVS AVG - GERM SARMATICVS'. Reverse: Aequitas (personification) standing left, holding scales in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left, inscription 'TR P XXX IMP VIII COS III' with control marks S - C in fields. Date: 175–176. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; weight 11.35 g; diameters 23.5 mm and 25.0 mm; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A61_321

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37.5Mb (3.2Mb) / 12.1in x 12.1in / 3620 x 3620 (300dpi)

Keywords

Dupondius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Marcus Aurelius Obverse head radiant crown facing right inscription M Antoninvs Avg - Germ Sarmaticvs Reverse Aequitas personification standing left holding scales right hand cornucopia left Tr P Xxx Imp Viii Cos Iii control marks S - C fields Date 175–176 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 11.35 g diameters 23.5 mm 25.0 mm axis 180° circular worn coin textured rough surface showing shades green dark green small patches brown lighter green standing human figure low relief visible near center holding object hand draped flowing garments figure surrounding rim raised weathered edges shallow indentations coin's edge irregular slightly uneven appearance aged corroded.