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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' all around. Reverse: Virtus stands right with his left foot on a lying helmet; in his right hand he holds a spear with the head down, in his left a parade dagger (parazonium), legend 'TR POT XIII - COS II' all around; in the fields 'SC'. 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_235

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Rights managed

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45.5Mb (4.3Mb) / 13.3in x 13.3in / 3990 x 3990 (300dpi)

Keywords

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 lying helmet right hand holds spear head down left parade dagger Tr Pot Xiii - Cos Ii fields Sc Date 158–159 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 33.0–33.5 mm weight 26.12 g axis 345° round worn object uneven edge showing standing human figure low relief figure wearing headgear holding long staff hand shorter object surface mottled colors dark brown green bluish-green hints reddish-brown areas smooth rough texture dotted border near rim.