Caption

Dupondius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) (issuer). Obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius in radiant crown to the right, legend M ANTON - AVG TR P X]XV. Reverse: Mercury in a short tunic and hat (petasos) stands frontally, head turned left, holds a patera in his right hand and a caduceus in his left, legend RELIG AVG - IMP VI COS III; fields marked SC. Date: 172–173. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; weight 15.22 g; diameters 26.0–27.0 mm; axis 180°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A71_175

License type

Rights managed

Available size

58.0Mb (3.4Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Dupondius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse head radiant crown right legend M ANTON - AVG TR P X Xv Reverse Mercury short tunic hat petasos stands frontally turned left holds patera right hand caduceus legend RELIG AVG - IMP VI COS III fields marked Sc Date 172–173 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 15.22 g diameters 26.0–27.0 mm axis 180° round worn coin dark brown black patina showing raised figure center standing small base coin edge irregular slightly lighter places textured rim faint raised decorations perimeter visible colors black hints lighter brown.