Dupondius - Marcus Aurelius (IMP VI COS III S C; Roma and Victory)
Obverse
Head of Marcus Aurelius, radiate, right.
Lettering: M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXVI
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left, holding Victory in extended right hand and vertical spear in left hand; behind her, shield on which is Medusa or she-wolf and twins.
Lettering: IMP VI COS III S C
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXVI
Reverse Lettering
IMP VI COS III S C
Comments
Mass varies: 5.88–13.1 g;
Diameter varies: 22–24.35 mm;
Example of this type:
Institute of Classics/University of Graz
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
