Caption

Sestertius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer. Obverse: Head of the emperor with a laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'M ANTONIN - AVG TR P XXIIII'. Reverse: Marcus Aurelius in military attire riding a horse to the right, holding a long spear; in front of him stands a soldier with a spear and shield, behind him three soldiers with legionary standards; inscription 'COS III' and legend 'PROFECTIO / S C.' Date: 169–170. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin. Diameter: 32.5–33.0 mm; weight: 27.70 g; axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A54_474

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Keywords

Sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription M Antonin - Avg Tr P Xxiiii Reverse military attire riding horse holding long spear front stands soldier spear shield three soldiers legionary standards Cos Iii legend Profectio S C Date 169–170 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin Diameter 32.5–33.0 mm weight 27.70 g axis 0° round worn coin raised profile bearded person showing textured hair facial features low relief coin surface dark brown areas black hints reddish brown greenish patina rim irregular rough scalloped inner border surface pitting background profile slightly recessed uneven.