Caption

as/dupondius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), (caesar 139–161), Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) (issuer), Roman deities, Marcus Aurelius (heir to the throne; 138–161) — iconography, personifications, spears, parazonium (attribute), Virtus (personification). Obverse: Head of young Marcus Aurelius without a covering, with drapery on the left shoulder, facing right, legend AVRELIVS CAE - SAR AVG PII F. Reverse: Virtus stands left, in his outstretched right hand holds a parade dagger (parazonium), in his left hand a spear; control marks S - I I, field marks S - C. 145–147, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin, dupondius; diameter 25.5–26.0 mm, weight 12.28 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A70_114

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (3.1Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

dupondius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 caesar 139–161 Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 issuer Roman deities heir throne iconography personifications spears parazonium attribute Virtus personification Obverse Head young Marcus Aurelius covering drapery left shoulder facing right legend AVRELIVS CAE - SAR AVG PII F Reverse stands left outstretched right hand holds parade dagger left hand spear control marks S - I I field S - C 145–147 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 25.5–26.0 mm weight 12.28 g axis 0° round worn object dark brown black patina showing raised faintly outlined human figure profile arm extended surface irregular edges small chips areas lighter brown greenish discoloration subtle highlights material catches light.