Caption

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

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_165

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Keywords

Sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription INVS AV Ax Reverse Victoria walking left holding wreath right hand palm branch Tr Pot Xxii SC fields Date 168–169 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 28.5–29.5 mm weight 22.01 g axis 165° round weathered object rough textured surface dark brown black tones patches reddish brown lighter brown edges showing faint raised contours suggest irregular relief across photographed white background.