Caption

Sestertius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) issuer; obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius uncovered to the right, inscription 'MP CAES M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG PM' all around; reverse: Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor) stand opposite each other and shake hands, Marcus Aurelius holds a scroll, inscription 'CONCORD AVGVSTOR TR P XV' all around, in the exergue 'COS III', in the fields 'SC'; dated 161; Roman Empire; Rome; coin; bronze; weight 20.10 g; diameters 30.0–31.0 mm; axis 345°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A70_274

License type

Rights managed

Available size

42.3Mb (4.3Mb) / 12.8in x 12.8in / 3846 x 3846 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer obverse head Marcus Aurelius uncovered right inscription Mp Caes M Avrel Antoninvs Avg Pm reverse Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor stand opposite shake hands Marcus Aurelius holds scroll Concord Avgvstor Tr P Xv exergue Cos Iii fields Sc dated 161 Roman Empire Rome coin bronze weight 20.10 g diameters 30.0–31.0 mm axis 345° round worn coin rough textured surface showing mix dark brown reddish-brown small areas greenish yellowish discoloration coin's edges uneven slightly raised faint eroded relief outline bust center hints decorative elements perimeter.