Caption

As/dupondius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), (caesar 139–161); Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer. Obverse: Head of young Marcus Aurelius without a cover to the right, inscription RELIVS CAE - SAR AVG PII F around. Reverse: Sacred utensils from the left: knife (secespita), sprinkler (aspergillum), jug (capis), crosier (lituus) and dipper (simpulum), inscription PIE - TAS - AVG around, in section SC. Date: 140–144. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin (dupondius): diameter 24.5–28.0 mm, weight 10.35 g, axis 165°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A70_076

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Rights managed

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Keywords

dupondius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 caesar 139–161 Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 issuer Obverse Head young Marcus Aurelius cover 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 Date 140–144 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 24.5–28.0 mm weight 10.35 g axis 165° circular worn metal object textured pitted surface showing dark green brown coppery tones object irregular edge central raised design urn- curved ornamental elements side horizontal base lower portion mottled areas verdigris darker patina visible across surface.