Caption

Sestertius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issued during reign of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161); ca. 158–159. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius without a cap, facing right; inscription AVRELIVS - CAES AVG PII F. Reverse: Virtus personified stands right with his left foot on a lying helmet, holding a spear pointed down in his right hand and a parade dagger (parazonium) in his left; inscriptions TR P, T XIII - COS II, in SC fields. Iconography: personifications, helmets, parazonium, spears. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: diameter 31.0–31.5 mm, weight 21.95 g, axis 330°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_238

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Keywords

Sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issued reign Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 ca 158–159 Obverse Head cap facing right inscription AVRELIVS - CAES AVG PII F Reverse Virtus personified stands right left foot lying helmet holding spear pointed down right hand parade dagger parazonium left inscriptions TR P T Xiii - Cos Ii SC fields Iconography personifications helmets spears Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 31.0–31.5 mm weight 21.95 g axis 330° round worn coin raised profile person facing right showing textured curly hair bowed neckline surface uneven areas pitting wear coin displays mix dark brown reddish-brown greenish patina darker almost black spots lighter yellowish-brown highlights edge circular irregular slightly dented places faint raised ridges run near rim appearance aged corroded varied surface texture subtle color variations.