Dupondius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer; Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192); personifications. Obverse: head of Commodus in a radiant crown to the right, legend EL COMMO DVS all around. Reverse: Libertas stands frontally with his head turned left, holding a pileus in his right hand and a staff (vindicta) in his left, legend RTA all around, in fields 178. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; dia. 23.5–24.0 mm, weight 10.90 g, axis 180°.
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Dupondius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer; Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192); personifications. Obverse: head of Commodus in a radiant crown to the right, legend EL COMMO DVS all around. Reverse: Libertas stands frontally with his head turned left, holding a pileus in his right hand and a staff (vindicta) in his left, legend RTA all around, in fields 178. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; dia. 23.5–24.0 mm, weight 10.90 g, axis 180°.

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Dupondius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Commodus 161–192 177–192 personifications Obverse head radiant crown right legend EL COMMO DVS Reverse Libertas stands frontally turned left holding pileus right hand staff vindicta legend RTA fields 178 Roman Empire Rome Coin dia 23.5–24.0 mm weight 10.90 g axis 180° round worn metal object uneven edge brown greenish-brown dark patina surface irregular darker spots lighter highlights faint low-relief depiction standing human figure next vertical rectangular form rendered brownish metal subtle shadowing.

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