Description: Here is an opportunity to own a great piece of Roman history! Roman Empire. Marcus Aurelius Dupondius 161-180 AD. VG+ Obverse: Bust of Marcus AureliusReverse: Neptune holds a trident. Left foot on prow. Marcus Aurelius was Roman emperor from 161 to 180, ruling jointly with Lucius Verus until Verus' death in 169 and jointly with his son, Commodus, from 177. He was the last of the so-called Five Good Emperors. During his reign, the Roman Empire defeated a revitalized Parthian Empire in the East: Aurelius' general Avidius Cassius sacked the capital Ctesiphon in 164. In central Europe, Aurelius fought the Marcomanni, Quadi, and Sarmatians with success during the Marcomannic Wars, although the threat of the Germanic peoples began to represent a troubling reality for the Empire. A revolt in the East led by Avidius Cassius failed to gain momentum and was suppressed immediately. Persecution of Christians increased during his reign.His death in 180 is considered the end of the Pax Romana and the increasing instability in the west that followed has traditionally been seen as the beginning of the eventual Fall of the Western Roman Empire. Free shipping. Buyer must have 10+ ratings and no negative feedback within six months.
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Location: San Clemente, California
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Ruler: Marcus Aurelius
Denomination: Dupondius
