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sestertius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) (issuer); obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription IMP M ANTONINVS - AVG TR P XXV; reverse: Mars walking to the right, holding a spear in his right hand, a trophy resting on his shoulder in his left, inscription C OS - III, in SC fields; date: 170–171; Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; coin; weight 24.4 g; diameters 30.5–31.5 mm; axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A41_235

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Keywords

sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription IMP M ANTONINVS - AVG TR P XXV reverse Mars walking holding spear right hand trophy resting shoulder left inscription C OS - III SC fields date 170–171 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin weight 24.4 g diameters 30.5–31.5 mm axis 180 degrees round weathered coin raised profile bearded figure showing textured hair laurel- wreath surface worn pitted visible scratches edge nicks predominant colors brown dark brown hints greenish reddish tones.