Caption

Sestertius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180), issued during his time as Caesar (139–161) under Emperor Antoninus Pius (86–161), ca. mid-2nd century. Obverse: head of young Marcus Aurelius bare to the 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 marked S - C, 145 - 147. Roman Empire; Rome. Bronze coin; diameter 31.0–32.5 mm, weight 25.70 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_106

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Keywords

Sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 issued time Caesar 139–161 under Emperor Antoninus Pius 86–161 ca mid-2nd century 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 marked S - C 145 - 147 Roman Empire Rome Bronze coin diameter 31.0–32.5 mm weight 25.70 g axis 0° round worn object uneven textured surface showing mix dark brown black reddish-brown tones several areas lighter brown faint grayish patches well subtle raised indented shapes curved forms suggesting worn detail edges irregular slightly rough appearance aged corroded.