Caption

Sestertius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ONINVS · AVG; reverse: Annona standing left, holding ears of corn above a modius in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left, inscriptions IM, VI, · COS] III, fields S · C; dated 174–175, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 32.0 mm, weight 25.6 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A65_255

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Keywords

Sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription ONINVS · AVG reverse Annona standing left holding ears corn modius right hand cornucopia inscriptions IM Vi · Cos Iii fields S · C dated 174–175 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 32.0 mm weight 25.6 g axis 180° round worn coin uneven edge showing raised central relief standing human figure holding object smaller rounded form near figure's feet surface mottled patina shades brown dark brown hints reddish-brown areas darker lighter brown sheen.