170-171 AD., Marcus Aurelius, Rome mint, Dupondius, RIC 1008.
Marcus Aurelius, Rome mint, 170-171 AD.,
Dupondius (ø 24-26 mm / 13,00 g), probably brass ("orichalcum"), axes about coin alignment ↑↓ (ca. 170°),
Obv.: IMP M ANTONINVS - A[VG TR P XXV] , radiate head of Marcus Aurelius right.
Rev.: PRIMI / DECEN / NALES / COS III / S C , in five lines within laurel wreath.
RIC III, p. 293, 1008 (common) ; BMC 1407 ; Coh. 498 .
green patina
This issue commemorates the tenth anniversary of the sole reign of Aurelius, with vows to celebrate ist completion, and in anticipation of another decade.