Caption

Sestertius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), 170–171, Roman Empire (Rome). Obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius in a laurel wreath facing right, legend 'IMP M ANTONINVS - AVG TR P XXV'. Reverse: Mars walking right, holding a spear in his right hand and a trophy on his left shoulder, legend 'C OS - III' and 'SC' in fields. Coin; weight 24.4 g; diameters 30.5–31.5 mm; axis 180°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A41_236

License type

Rights managed

Available size

58.0Mb (4.5Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 170–171 Roman Empire Rome Obverse head laurel wreath facing right legend Imp M Antoninvs - Avg Tr P Xxv Reverse Mars walking holding spear right hand trophy left shoulder C Os - Iii Sc fields Coin weight 24.4 g diameters 30.5–31.5 mm axis 180° round worn coin brown dark brown patina showing relief standing human figure wearing helmet long spear staff across body shield back indistinct raised marks figure coin edge uneven slightly chipped variations brown tones darker areas.