Marcus Aurelius; AE Dupondius; Victory inscribing shield
95,00 €
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.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE25 |
| Weight [g]: | 10,80 |
| Grade: | EF/VF |
| Attribution: | RIC III 932; Sear 5050; Cohen 808 |
| Commentary: | brown patina, tight flan, excellent details |
Historical Context
From 166 AD on, Marcus Aurelius fought the invading Germanic tribes - the end of long lasting Pax Romana and slow begin of the decline.
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