Caption

Sestertius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issued under Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius bare, facing right, inscribed AVRELIVS - CAES AVG PII F. Reverse: Virtus stands right with left foot on a fallen helmet, holding a spear pointed down in his right hand and a parade dagger (parazonium) in his left; inscribed TR, T XIII - COS II and in SC fields. Dated 158–159. 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_239

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Keywords

Sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issued under Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 Obverse Head Marcus Aurelius bare facing right inscribed AVRELIVS - CAES AVG PII F Reverse Virtus stands right left foot fallen helmet holding spear pointed down right hand parade dagger parazonium left inscribed TR T Xiii - Cos Ii SC fields Dated 158–159 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 31.0–31.5 mm weight 21.95 g axis 330° round worn metal object raised rim dark mottled surface showing shades brown dark brown black hints lighter tan faint central relief standing human figure holding long staff draped clothing leg slightly raised visible surrounded irregular raised marks shapes edge subtle textured wear pits across face.