Caption

Sestertius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription INVS AV, AX around. Reverse: Victoria walking left, holding a wreath in her right hand and a palm branch in her left, inscription TR POT XXII around, letters SC in fields. Date: 168–169. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin. Diameter 28.5–29.5 mm; weight 22.01 g; axis 165°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_164

License type

Rights managed

Available size

55.9Mb (5.6Mb) / 14.7in x 14.7in / 4419 x 4419 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription INVS AV Ax Reverse Victoria walking left holding wreath right hand palm branch inscription TR POT XXII letters SC fields Date 168–169 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin Diameter 28.5–29.5 mm weight 22.01 g axis 165° roughly circular flat object uneven textured surface irregular edges showing worn weathered appearance surface displays shades dark brown hints black subtle areas lighter brown gray background plain white.