Caption

Sestertius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). 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 within the field 'PROFECTIO / S C'. Date: 169–170. Roman Empire. Bronze coin; diameter approx. 32.5–33.0 mm, weight 27.70 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A54_475

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Keywords

Sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 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 within field Profectio S C Date 169–170 Roman Empire Bronze coin diameter approx 32.5–33.0 mm weight 27.70 g axis 0° dark circular object uneven edge white background showing raised relief scene central figure seated flanked standing figures surface glossy textured worn high points recessed areas visible colors dark brown black hints reddish-brown.