Caption

Dupondius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; emperor 161–180), obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius in radiant crown facing right, inscription around; reverse: two Germanic prisoners seated under a trophy — a woman on the left and a man on the right with his hands tied behind his back, inscription around. Roman Empire, struck 176–177. Coin; bronze; diameter ~21–22 mm, weight 9.80 g, axis 345°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A71_367

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Keywords

Dupondius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 emperor 161–180 obverse head radiant crown facing right inscription reverse two Germanic prisoners seated under trophy woman left man hands tied back Roman Empire struck 176–177 Coin bronze diameter ~21–22 mm weight 9.80 g axis 345° roughly circular worn metal object uneven edge showing mix green brown patina exposed golden-bronze metal surface features raised weathered relief shapes central vertical form rounded top smaller rounded angular figures base creating impression layered textured markings across face.