Caption

Dupondius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issued under Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), ca. 140–144. Obverse: head of young Marcus Aurelius bare, right; inscription RELIVS CAE SAR AVG PII F around. Reverse: sacred utensils from left — knife (secespita), sprinkler (aspergillum), jug (capis), crosier (lituus), dipper (simpulum); inscription PIE TAS AVG around, in section SC. Roman Empire; bronze coin (dupondius); diameter 24.5–28.0 mm; weight 10.35 g; axis 165°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_075

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Keywords

Dupondius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issued under Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 ca 140–144 Obverse head young Marcus Aurelius bare right inscription RELIVS CAE SAR AVG PII F Reverse sacred utensils left knife secespita sprinkler aspergillum jug capis crosier lituus dipper simpulum inscription PIE TAS AVG section SC Roman Empire bronze coin dupondius diameter 24.5–28.0 mm weight 10.35 g axis 165° round worn coin raised profile person relief showing curly hair visible forehead nose lips chin surface textured irregular spots wear pitting faint raised rim edge visible colors coin include dark brown dark green hints reddish-brown set plain white background.