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Sestertius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) issuer; Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor) — iconography: Head of Marcus Aurelius in laurel wreath, with drapery on the left shoulder, right, inscription IMP CAES M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG PM around; reverse: Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus stand opposite and shake hands, Marcus Aurelius holds a scroll, inscription CONCORD AVGVSTOR TR P XVI around, control mark OS I, in the fields SC. Date: 161–162. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Object: coin (sestertius). Diameter 33.0 mm, weight 26.85 g, axis 30°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_325

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Keywords

Sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor iconography Head laurel wreath drapery left shoulder right inscription IMP CAES M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG PM reverse stand opposite shake hands Marcus Aurelius holds scroll inscription CONCORD AVGVSTOR TR P XVI control mark OS I fields SC Date 161–162 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Object coin sestertius Diameter 33.0 mm weight 26.85 g axis 30° round worn metal object raised profile person's head center showing curly hair facial features low relief surface mottled shades brown dark brown areas darker greenish corrosion raised rim inner ring visible repeated textured shapes edge shape slightly irregular finish aged oxidized.