Caption

Sestertius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) issuer; iconography: handshake, scrolls. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription CAES, VREL - ANTONINVS AV, PM. Reverse: Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus (Roman emperor; 130–169) stand opposite each other and shake hands; Marcus Aurelius holds a scroll; inscription C, RD AVGVSTOR TR PX, episode COS III, fields SC. Date: 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_129

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer iconography handshake scrolls Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription CAES Vrel - Antoninvs Av Pm Reverse Lucius Verus Roman emperor 130–169 stand opposite shake hands Marcus Aurelius holds scroll inscription C Rd Avgvstor Tr Px episode COS III fields SC Date 161 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 20.94 g diameter 31.0–32.0 mm axis 0° round worn metal object uneven edge visible chip side showing textured pitted surface surface displays mix brown darker tones patches greenish-blue corrosion small areas almost black discoloration faint raised indented shapes suggest worn irregularities shallow relief across face appearance aged oxidized.