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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); Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), Marcus Aurelius (heir to the throne; 138–161) — iconography: personifications, paludamentum, Pietas, children. Obverse: Bust of Marcus Aurelius without a covering, in paludamentum and armor, right, legend AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F. Reverse: Pietas standing left, holding two children, with two more children at her feet raising their hands, legend TR POT XV – COS III, in SC fields. Date: 161. Culture: Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Object: coin. Dimensions: diameter 30.0–31.0 mm, weight 22.95 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_262

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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 paludamentum Pietas children Obverse Bust covering armor right legend AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F Reverse standing left holding two children two feet raising hands legend TR POT XV – COS III SC fields Date 161 Culture Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Object coin Dimensions diameter 30.0–31.0 mm weight 22.95 g axis 180° worn circular object brown dark brown surface showing profile person's head curly hair short beard set lighter brown area darker brown spots edges raised rim perimeter.