Caption

sestertius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer; bust of Marcus Aurelius in laurel wreath, armor and drapery, to the right, legend M ANTONINV - AVG TR P XXVIII all around; reverse: Jupiter sits on a throne to the left, in his outstretched right hand he holds Victoria, in his left a scepter, all around, episode dated 173–174; Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; coin; diameter 29.5–30.0 mm, weight 22.75 g, axis 180 degrees

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_226

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Keywords

sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer bust laurel wreath armor drapery right legend M ANTONINV - AVG TR P XXVIII reverse Jupiter sits throne left outstretched right hand holds Victoria scepter episode dated 173–174 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin diameter 29.5–30.0 mm weight 22.75 g axis 180 degrees worn round metal object irregular edge shown white background surface displays mottled shades brown dark brown reddish-brown greenish patina small areas darker gray variations texture subtle raised recessed areas across disk.