Caption

Sestertius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), (caesar 139–161); issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), Marcus Aurelius (heir to the throne; 138–161) — iconography: Minerva, shields, spears, Roman deities. Obverse: Bust of young Marcus Aurelius uncovered, in paludamentum, right, legend 'AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG II FIL'. Reverse: Minerva seated right, holding a spear in her right hand and resting her left on a shield standing on the ground, legend 'TR P O VIII COS II', in the field 'S C'. Date: 153–154. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 30.0–31.0 mm, weight 23.30 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_178

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Rights managed

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46.5Mb (3.7Mb) / 13.4in x 13.4in / 4030 x 4030 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 caesar 139–161 issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 heir throne iconography Minerva shields spears Roman deities Obverse Bust young Marcus Aurelius uncovered paludamentum right legend Avrelivs Caesar Avg Ii Fil Reverse seated holding spear right hand resting left shield standing ground Tr P O Viii Cos Ii field S C Date 153–154 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 30.0–31.0 mm weight 23.30 g axis 0° worn circular metal object rough uneven surface shades brown dark brown reddish-brown showing faint raised design seated figure draped clothing rounded shield object near figure areas darker mottling lighter wear edges raised details.