Caption

Sestertius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). 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 and resting his left hand on a round shield standing on the ground; legend RP XV, P II CO, all around, in SC fields. Date: 163–164. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 31.0–32.5 mm, weight 22.50 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_423

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Keywords

Sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 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 fields Date 163–164 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 31.0–32.5 mm weight 22.50 g axis 0° worn round metallic object irregular edge showing central raised human figure standing vertical staff rounded shield- shape near figure's side surface patches dark brown bronze green reddish-brown corrosion patina uneven texture smoother shiny areas raised elements.