Caption

Dupondius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with radiant crown to the right, legend 'M ANTONINVS AVG'. Reverse: Annona (personification) stands left; in her right hand she holds ears of corn above a modius (container) with ears of corn, and in her left hand a cornucopia; legend 'IMP VII - COS III'. Fields: S - C. Date: 174–175. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin (dupondius): diameter 25.0–25.5 mm, weight 13.05 g, axis 180 degrees. Iconography: ears of corn, Annona, personifications, radiant crown, cornucopia.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_265

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Keywords

Dupondius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse Head radiant crown right legend M Antoninvs Avg Reverse Annona personification stands left right hand holds ears corn modius container ears left hand cornucopia Imp Vii - Cos Iii Fields S - C Date 174–175 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin dupondius diameter 25.0–25.5 mm weight 13.05 g axis 180 degrees Iconography personifications round worn metal coin raised profile person facing coin surface textured wear scratches small pits coin primarily brown areas darker brown tiny spots green faint reddish discoloration raised patterned border edge decorative headdress crown figure background white.