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 a scepter topped with an eagle in his left hand; control letters SC. Date: ca. 145–147. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; bronze; diameter 30.0 mm; weight 27.30 g; axis 0°. Iconography: quadrigae, scepters.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A42_142

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Rights managed

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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 scepter topped eagle left hand control letters SC Date ca 145–147 Roman Empire Rome Coin bronze diameter 30.0 mm weight 27.30 g axis 0° Iconography quadrigae scepters round worn metal object dark brown greenish patina showing raised low-relief imagery chariot scene figure stands chariot left holding staff group horses front wheel visible beneath chariot.