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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, paludamentum, Pietas (personification), 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 in her arms, at her feet two more children raising their hands; legend TR POT XV – COS III, in SC fields. Date: 161. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin. Diameter 30.0–31.0 mm; weight 22.95 g; axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_263

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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 personification children Obverse Bust covering armor right legend AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F Reverse standing left holding two children arms feet two children raising hands legend TR POT XV – COS III SC fields Date 161 Roman Empire Rome Coin Diameter 30.0–31.0 mm weight 22.95 g axis 180 degrees round weathered coin predominantly brown surface showing areas darker brown faint greenish spots featuring raised central figure tall person standing holding small objects hand flanked two smaller figures side rendered shallow relief coin edge slightly irregular worn surface bears scattered pits darker speckles.