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Sestertius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer Marcus Aurelius. Obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, legend ANTONINVS - AVG ARM. Reverse: Providentia standing frontally, head turned left, holding a long scepter in the left hand and a wand in the right, beneath a globe. Attributes/personifications: Providentia, globe, scepters. Inscriptions/marks: OT, III all around; fields S-, 164–166. Medium: Roman coin (sestertius). Measurements: diameter 31.5–33.5 mm, weight 24.72 g, axis 165°. Period/place: Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_147

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Sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Marcus Aurelius Obverse head laurel wreath facing right legend ANTONINVS - AVG ARM Reverse Providentia standing frontally turned left holding long scepter left hand wand beneath globe Attributes personifications scepters Inscriptions marks Ot Iii fields S- 164–166 Medium Roman coin sestertius Measurements diameter 31.5–33.5 mm weight 24.72 g axis 165° Period place Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome round worn object uneven edge shallow chip side showing predominantly reddish-brown surface areas darker brown spots greenish-blue corrosion subtle variations texture smoother rougher patches faint irregular marks discolorations across face.