Caption

Sestertius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), struck ca. 145–147. Obverse: head of young Marcus Aurelius bare, facing right; legend AVRELIV[?] CAES—A[?] AV PII F COS II. Reverse: Minerva walking right, right hand raised holding a spear poised to throw, left hand holding a round shield seen face-on; no legend; field marks S–. Iconography: Roman deities (Minerva), shields, spears; issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161); Marcus Aurelius noted as heir to the throne (138–161). Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: bronze, diameter 28.5–30.5 mm, weight 24.90 g, axis 0°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A70_104

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 struck ca 145–147 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 poised throw left hand holding round shield face-on no legend field marks S– Iconography Roman deities shields spears issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 Marcus Aurelius noted heir throne Roman Empire Rome Coin bronze diameter 28.5–30.5 mm weight 24.90 g axis 0° round worn object uneven edge rough surface showing faint figure colors visible dark brown black small areas green lighter brown slight glossy highlights pale fibers scratches surface.