Caption

Dupondius/as, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), (caesar 139–161); issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of young Marcus Aurelius without a covering to the right, legend 'AVRELIVS CAES - AR AVG PII F COS II'. Reverse: Minerva stands right, holds a spear in her raised right hand, rests her left hand on a shield standing on the ground; no circumferential legend; fields marked 'S - C', '145 - 147'. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin. Diameter 24.0–27.0 mm, weight 13.17 g, axis 0°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A70_112

License type

Rights managed

Available size

58.0Mb (3.5Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Dupondius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 caesar 139–161 issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 Obverse Head young Marcus Aurelius covering right legend Avrelivs Caes - Ar Avg Pii F Cos Ii Reverse Minerva stands holds spear raised right hand rests left hand shield standing ground no circumferential legend fields marked S - C 145 - 147 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin Diameter 24.0–27.0 mm weight 13.17 g axis 0° round worn metal object uneven edge showing dark brown greenish patina featuring raised central figure standing beside vertical staff holding curved shield areas lighter brown muted copper tones raised details rim.