Caption

Dupondius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with radiant crown facing right, inscription 'P CAES M AVREL A[ ] ONINVS AVG PM' circumferential. Reverse: Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor) standing opposite each other and shaking hands; Marcus Aurelius holding a scroll, inscription 'CONCORD AVGVSTOR TR P XVI' circumferential, in the episode 'OS I' in SC fields. Date: 161–162. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin (dupondius): diameter 24.0–25.0 mm, weight 9.95 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A70_329

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47.2Mb (1.9Mb) / 13.5in x 13.5in / 4063 x 4063 (300dpi)

Keywords

Dupondius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse Head radiant crown facing right inscription P Caes M Avrel A Oninvs Avg Pm circumferential Reverse Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor standing opposite shaking hands Marcus Aurelius holding scroll Concord Avgvstor Tr P Xvi episode Os I SC fields Date 161–162 Roman Empire Rome Coin dupondius diameter 24.0–25.0 mm weight 9.95 g axis 0° round worn coin- object rough textured surface shades dark brown muted bronze raised uneven detailing contours suggesting profile decorative elements edges irregular slightly darker set white background.