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Sestertius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription M AVREL ONINVS AV — 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, inscription TR P XVIII — IMP II COS III, in SC. Date: 163–164. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 30.5–31.5 mm, weight 24.80 g, axis 0°.

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LZT26A70_424

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Keywords

Sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription M AVREL ONINVS AV Armeniacvs Pm Reverse Mars standing holding spear raised right hand resting left hand round shield ground inscription TR P XVIII Imp Ii Cos Iii Sc Date 163–164 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 30.5–31.5 mm weight 24.80 g axis 0° worn round metal coin raised profile person's head surface showing heavy corrosion pitting coin displays mix brown dark brown black hints reddish tones areas lighter brown metal exposed rim uneven slightly irregular portrait surrounding details flattened smoothed wear texture rough mottled across entire coin subtle variations color small patches darker discoloration.