Description: Marcus Aurelius (161 - 180 AD). AE Dupondius, Rome mint. M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX; radiate head right / TR POT XX IMP IIII COS III, S-C; Victory standing facing, head right, holding palm and placing shield inscribed VIC PAR on palm tree.

Diameter: AE25 mm

Weight: 10,8 g

Grade: EF/VF

Attribution: RIC III 932; Sear 5050; Cohen 808

Commentary: brown patina, tight flan, excellent details

History: From 166 AD on, Marcus Aurelius fought the invading Germanic tribes - the end of long lasting Pax Romana and slow begin of the decline.

Article Number: 050-03-05-41652