Caption

Sestertius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), (caesar 139–161), Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer. Obverse: Head of young Marcus Aurelius uncovered, with drapery on the left shoulder, right; legend: AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F COS II. Reverse: Marcus Aurelius on a slowly moving quadriga to the right, holding in his left hand a scepter topped with an eagle; in the field: SC. Date: ca. 145–147. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; diameter 30.0 mm, weight 27.3 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A42_141

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Rights managed

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47.8Mb (4.1Mb) / 13.6in x 13.6in / 4086 x 4086 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 caesar 139–161 Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 issuer Obverse Head young Marcus Aurelius uncovered drapery left shoulder right legend Avrelivs Caesar Avg Pii F Cos Ii Reverse slowly moving quadriga holding left hand scepter topped eagle field Sc Date ca 145–147 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 30.0 mm weight 27.3 g axis 0° round metal coin worn surface showing raised profile man's head facing right featuring curly hair short beard coin displays areas dark brown greenish brown lighter bronze tones spots darker patina shiny highlights rim raised details.