Caption

Dupondius; issuer: Marcus Aurelius (121–180, Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with radiant crown facing right, inscription 'MP CAES M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG PM' (circumferential). Reverse: Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus (Roman emperor; 130–169) stand opposite each other and shake hands; Marcus Aurelius holds a scroll, inscription 'CONCORD AVGVSTOR TR P XVI' (circumferential); legend 'OS I' and 'in SC fields' in the scene. Date: 161–162. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Object type/material: coin (dupondius). Diameter: 25.0–25.5 mm. Weight: 11.25 g. Axis: 180°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A70_328

License type

Rights managed

Available size

47.2Mb (3.1Mb) / 13.5in x 13.5in / 4063 x 4063 (300dpi)

Keywords

Dupondius issuer Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head radiant crown facing right inscription Mp Caes M Avrel Antoninvs Avg Pm circumferential Reverse Lucius Verus Roman emperor 130–169 stand opposite shake hands Marcus Aurelius holds scroll Concord Avgvstor Tr P Xvi legend Os I in SC fields scene Date 161–162 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Object type material coin dupondius Diameter 25.0–25.5 mm Weight 11.25 g Axis 180° round metal object worn uneven edge showing chips predominantly dark green areas brown bronze patina surface raised scene group two standing human figures facing appearing hold hands garments body outlines visible bronze tone darker background textured areas wear mottled green brown across face.