Caption

Sestertius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer; obverse: Bust of Marcus Aurelius in laurel wreath, armor and drapery, facing right, inscription 'M ANTONINV - AVG TR P XXVIII' around; reverse: Jupiter seated on a throne facing left, holding Victoria in his outstretched right hand and a scepter in his left, inscription around; date: 173–174; culture: Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; medium: 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_227

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer obverse Bust laurel wreath armor drapery facing right inscription M Antoninv - Avg Tr P Xxviii reverse Jupiter seated throne facing left holding Victoria outstretched right hand scepter date 173–174 culture Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome medium coin diameter 29.5–30.0 mm weight 22.75 g axis 180 degrees roughly circular worn metal disc uneven edge aged mottled surface showing shades brown dark brown hints black greenish patina surface shallow incised lines faint raised shapes suggesting worn tooling object rests plain white background.