Caption

Dupondius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer. Obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius with radiant crown facing right; inscription IMP CAES EL TONI AV (around). Reverse: Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus (Roman emperor; 130–169) standing opposite each other and shaking hands; Marcus Aurelius holding a scroll; inscriptions CO CO AV XVI (around), CO I (in section), SC (in fields). Date: 161–162. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: bronze; diameter 25.0–25.5 mm; weight 11.25 g; axis 180 degrees.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A70_331

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Rights managed

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47.2Mb (3.5Mb) / 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 IMP CAES EL TONI AV Reverse Lucius Verus Roman emperor 130–169 standing opposite shaking hands Marcus Aurelius holding scroll inscriptions CO CO AV XVI Co I in section Sc in fields Date 161–162 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin bronze diameter 25.0–25.5 mm weight 11.25 g axis 180 degrees roughly circular flat object dark textured surface showing mix dark green brown black small areas reddish faint bluish tones uneven slightly glossy finish irregular edges.