Caption

Sestertius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180, Roman emperor 161–180), posthumously issued; issuer: Commodus (161–192, Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius bare, facing right, legend around. Reverse: Funeral pyre with four tiers topped by a quadriga in which the emperor stands; legend all around, in SC fields. After 180, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 26.5–27.0 mm, weight 20.79 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_297

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 posthumously issued issuer Commodus 161–192 177–192 Obverse Head Marcus Aurelius bare facing right legend Reverse Funeral pyre four tiers topped quadriga emperor stands SC fields 180 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 26.5–27.0 mm weight 20.79 g axis 180° roughly circular worn object mottled dark brown bronze surface showing uneven texture patches darker lighter brown edges irregular slightly raised surface displays faint rectangular linear impressions areas rough pitted dark spots smoother brown highlights.