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, right; legend IVS CAESAR - AVG PII FC, II around. Reverse: Minerva walking right, right hand raised holding a spear ready to throw, left hand holding a round shield; fields S - C, 145–147. Roman Empire, Rome; coin. Diameter obverse 31.0 mm, diameter reverse 32.5 mm; weight 25.70 g; axis 0°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A70_105

License type

Rights managed

Available size

48.7Mb (3.8Mb) / 13.8in x 13.8in / 4127 x 4127 (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 right legend IVS CAESAR - AVG PII FC Ii Reverse Minerva walking right hand raised holding spear ready throw left hand holding round shield fields S - C 145–147 Roman Empire Rome coin Diameter obverse 31.0 mm diameter reverse 32.5 mm weight 25.70 g axis 0° worn circular metal object uneven textured surface showing areas rough pitting smoother patches object displays dark brown black tones spots reddish-brown hints lighter brown faint profile human head bust visible center surrounded slightly rim.