Caption

dupondius; issuer: Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180); 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 and shaking hands, Marcus Aurelius holding a scroll, inscriptions CO CO AV XVI (around), in section CO I, in fields SC, date 161–162; iconography: radiant crown, Marcus Aurelius, Lucius Verus, shaking hands, scrolls; material: coin; Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; dimensions: diameter 25.0–25.5 mm, weight 11.25 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A70_332

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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 issuer Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 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 section CO I fields SC date 161–162 iconography scrolls material coin Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome dimensions diameter 25.0–25.5 mm weight 11.25 g axis 180° circular worn object uneven textured surface showing mix dark green brown small areas reddish tones raised smoother shapes suggesting two vertical figures forms near center irregular edges surface pits.