Caption

Sestertius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), (caesar 139–161); issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of young Marcus Aurelius bare, facing right; legend 'AVRELIV CAES-A AV PII F COS II' (around). Reverse: Minerva walking right, right hand raised holding a spear ready to throw, left hand holding a round shield (seen from center); no surrounding legend; control marks in fields. Date ca. 145–147, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: bronze, diameter 28.5–30.5 mm, weight 24.90 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A70_103

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Rights managed

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45.6Mb (4.2Mb) / 13.3in x 13.3in / 3993 x 3993 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 caesar 139–161 issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 Obverse Head young Marcus Aurelius bare facing right legend Avreliv Caes-A Av Pii F Cos Ii Reverse Minerva walking right right hand raised holding spear ready throw left hand holding round shield center no surrounding control marks fields Date ca 145–147 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin bronze diameter 28.5–30.5 mm weight 24.90 g axis 0° round worn coin raised profile person facing showing curly hair facial features low relief surface uneven patina areas discoloration coin displays dark brown color patches lighter brown greenish spots small dark blackish areas rim slightly irregular visible crack bottom edge background coin white.