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Dupondius; Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), (caesar 139–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161); Marcus Aurelius (heir to the throne; 138–161) — iconography: Roman deities, Minerva; spears; shields. Obverse: Head of young Marcus Aurelius bare, right, inscription AVRELIVS CAE - SAR AVG PII around. Reverse: Minerva stands right, holds a spear in her raised right hand, rests left hand on a shield standing on the ground, inscription R POT - COS - II around; field marks S - C. Date: 146–147. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: dupondius, diameter 26.0 mm, weight 13.90 g, axis 330°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_116

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Keywords

Dupondius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 caesar 139–161 issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 heir throne iconography Roman deities Minerva spears shields Obverse Head young Marcus Aurelius bare right inscription AVRELIVS CAE - SAR AVG PII Reverse stands holds spear raised right hand rests left hand shield standing ground inscription R POT - COS - II field marks S - C Date 146–147 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin dupondius diameter 26.0 mm weight 13.90 g axis 330° round worn coin dark brown black hints green rusty orange patina showing raised figure standing holding long vertical staff figure draped flowing garments helmet headpiece visible coin edge irregular slightly rough.