Caption

Sestertius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor) — obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription CAES, VREL - ANTONINVS AV, PM; reverse: Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus stand opposite and shake hands, Marcus Aurelius holds a scroll, inscription C, RD AVGVSTOR TR PX, COS III, fields SC; motifs: handshake, scrolls; dated 161; Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; coin; weight 20.94 g; diameter 31.0–32.0 mm; axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_128

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Rights managed

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46.3Mb (4.5Mb) / 13.4in x 13.4in / 4022 x 4022 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription CAES Vrel - Antoninvs Av Pm reverse Lucius Verus stand opposite shake hands Marcus Aurelius holds scroll inscription C Rd Avgvstor Tr Px Cos Iii fields SC motifs handshake scrolls dated 161 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin weight 20.94 g diameter 31.0–32.0 mm axis 0° round flat object irregular edge worn surface showing mix brown dark brown tones patches greenish-blue corrosion surface rough pitted texture faint raised areas suggesting worn relief small chipped section side shallow groove near chip object metallic muted brown dark brown hints greenish-blue colors.