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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: personifications, helmets, Virtus (personification), spears, parazonium (attribute), paludamentum. Obverse: Bust of Marcus Aurelius bareheaded, wearing paludamentum and armor, facing right, legend AVRELIVS CAES - AVG PII F. Reverse: Virtus stands right with his left foot on a fallen helmet, holding a spear pointed down in his right hand and a parazonium in his left, legend TR POT XIII - COS II; control letters SC in fields. Date: 158–159. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 33.0–33.5 mm, weight 26.12 g, axis 345°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_234

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Sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 caesar 139–161 issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 heir throne iconography personifications helmets Virtus personification spears parazonium attribute paludamentum Obverse Bust Marcus Aurelius bareheaded wearing paludamentum armor facing right legend AVRELIVS CAES - AVG PII F Reverse stands right left foot fallen helmet holding spear pointed down right hand left legend TR POT XIII - COS II control letters SC fields Date 158–159 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 33.0–33.5 mm weight 26.12 g axis 345° worn circular metal coin embossed profile bearded figure facing showing textured hair beard details visible ear surface mottled patina shades green brown dark gray bluish-green small areas reddish discoloration rim irregular slightly raised faint raised dots shapes near edge suggest decorative elements.