Caption

Dupondius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer; Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: Head of Commodus in a radiant crown to the right, legend 'EL COMMO-DVS' all around. Reverse: Libertas stands frontally with head turned left, holding a liberty cap (pileus) in her right hand and a staff (vindicta) in her left, legend 'RTA' all around, in fields '178'. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; bronze dupondius. Diameter: 23.5–24.0 mm. Weight: 10.90 g. Axis: 180°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A73_035

License type

Rights managed

Available size

58.0Mb (3.7Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Dupondius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Commodus 161–192 177–192 Obverse Head radiant crown right legend El Commo-Dvs Reverse Libertas stands frontally head turned left holding liberty cap pileus right hand staff vindicta Rta fields 178 Roman Empire Rome Coin bronze dupondius Diameter 23.5–24.0 mm Weight 10.90 g Axis 180° round worn coin brown dark brown mottled surface showing profile person's head facing right facial features slightly raised muted color surrounding areas darker spots patina across coin lighter brown highlights edges.