Caption

Sestertius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), ca. 139–161 as heir; issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of young Marcus Aurelius, bare, facing right; legend 'AVRELIV, CAE - SAR AV' (all around). Reverse: Minerva stands right, holding a spear in her raised right hand and resting her left hand on a shield standing on the ground; fields marked 'S - C', no surrounding legend. Iconography: Roman deities, shields, spears. Date: 145–147. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: bronze sestertius, diameter 31.0 mm, weight 23.23 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_107

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Keywords

Sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 ca 139–161 heir issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 Obverse Head young Marcus Aurelius bare facing right legend Avreliv Cae - Sar Av Reverse Minerva stands right holding spear raised right hand resting left hand shield standing ground fields marked S - C no surrounding Iconography Roman deities shields spears Date 145–147 Roman Empire Rome Coin bronze sestertius diameter 31.0 mm weight 23.23 g axis 0° circular coin worn raised profile person side view occupying center surrounded flattened rim faint decorative elements coin surface varied texture pitting smoothing wear patina displaying dark brown rusty brown tones hints greenish darker grayish areas.