Caption

Dupondius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius in radiant crown facing right, inscription M ANTON - AVG TR P X]XV; Reverse: Mercury in a short tunic and petasos stands frontally, head turned left, holding a patera in his right hand and a caduceus in his left, inscription RELIG AVG - IMP VI COS III with control letters SC in the fields. Date: 172–173. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; diameter ca. 26–27 mm, weight 15.22 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A71_174

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58.0Mb (3.5Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Dupondius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse head radiant crown facing right inscription M ANTON - AVG TR P X Xv Reverse Mercury short tunic petasos stands frontally turned left holding patera right hand caduceus inscription RELIG AVG - IMP VI COS III control letters SC fields Date 172–173 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter ca 26–27 mm weight 15.22 g axis 180° round worn metal coin dark brown black patina showing raised profile bearded figure coin surface areas lighter brown wear exposed metal textured rim surrounds portrait.