Marcus Aurelius, 161-180. Dupondius (Silver, 27 mm, 9.15 g, 6 h), Rome, 173-174. M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXVIII Radiate head of Marcus Aurelius to right. Rev. [IMP VII COS III] / S - C Genius or Bonus Eventus, nude, standing front, head to left, holding patera in his right hand and grain ears in his left; to left, lighted and garlanded altar. BMC -. Cohen 320 var. (bust type). RIC 1112 var. (bust type). Light deposits and traces of overstriking and the obverse struck slightly off center, otherwise, very fine.


This interesting piece was overstruck on an earlier type, likely depicting Jupiter seated, holding Victory and a sceptre (cf. RIC 1065 or 1101).