Caption

Sestertius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONINVS - AVG ARM. Reverse: Providentia standing frontally, head turned left, holding a long scepter in the left hand and a wand in the right, with a globe below; inscription OT, III (all around). Attributes/personifications: globe, scepters; iconography: Marcus Aurelius, Providentia. Date: 164–166. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Object type/material: coin (sestertius). Dimensions: diameter 31.5–33.5 mm; weight 24.72 g; axis 165°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_146

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Keywords

Sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS - AVG ARM Reverse Providentia standing frontally head turned left holding long scepter left hand wand globe inscription OT Iii Attributes personifications scepters iconography Date 164–166 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Object type material coin sestertius Dimensions diameter 31.5–33.5 mm weight 24.72 g axis 165° round weathered metal disc uneven surface visible chip edge showing dominant rusty brown color patches greenish-blue corrosion hints darker brown muted gray surface textured pitting worn raised areas suggesting previous detailing slight irregularity rim shape.