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Sestertius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, legend ANTONINVS AVG - ARMENIACVS PM. Reverse: Mars standing right, holding a spear in his raised right hand, resting his left hand on a round shield standing on the ground, legend RP XV, P II CO, in SC. Date: 163–164. Place: Rome, Roman Empire. Material: coin. Diameter: 31.0–32.5 mm. Weight: 22.50 g. Axis: 0°.

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Sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend ANTONINVS AVG - ARMENIACVS PM Reverse Mars standing holding spear raised right hand resting left hand round shield ground legend RP XV P Ii Co Sc Date 163–164 Place Rome Roman Empire Material coin Diameter 31.0–32.5 mm Weight 22.50 g Axis 0° circular worn metallic object profile relief bearded man surface varied patina shades brown dark green small areas reddish-brown rim slightly irregular darker center relief details include hair beard wreath headband rendered low relief.