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    Ancient Roman AE Dupondius of Emperor Marcus Aurelius / Thunderbolt

    Ancient Roman AE Dupondius of Emperor Marcus Aurelius / Thunderbolt

    $210 (approx conversion from £168)

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    About this item

    This is an ancient Roman AE Dupondius, of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, minted at Rome in 177 AD 

    Obverse:  M ANTONINVS AVG GERM SARM TR P XXXI, "Marcus [Aurelius] Antoninus emperor (Augustus), the conqueror of the Germans, conqueror of the Sarmatians, holder of tribunician power for the 31st time" Head of Marcus Aurelius, radiate, right.

    Reverse:  IMP VIIII COS III P P, "Supreme commander (Imperator) for the ninth time, consul for the third time. Father of the nation, by Decree of the Senate" Thunderbolt

    It is an attractive coin with good detail and a nice light green patina.

    CULTURE: ROMAN

    DENOMINATION: Dupondius ( 1⁄8 of a Denarius )

    MATERIAL: Bronze

    DATE: 161 - 180 AD (this coin minted in 177AD)

    SIZE: 26mm dia

    WEIGHT: 9.82 grams

    ATTRIBUTION: RIC 1219

    PROVENANCE: Formerly in a private collection. Cologne, Germany.

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    Additional Information

    Code

    12223 (AB-125617)

    Period

    Pre 1600, Ancient, Roman

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