Caption

Sestertius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath to the right, inscription NVS AVG - ARMENIACVS PM. Reverse: Victoria stands to the right holding a trophy in both hands; in front of her sits the personification of Armenia, inscription VI, XVIII - IMP II COS III around, in SC fields. Date: 163–164. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 30.0–30.5 mm, weight 26.47 g, axis 15°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_426

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Keywords

Sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse head laurel wreath right inscription NVS AVG - ARMENIACVS PM Reverse Victoria stands right holding trophy hands front sits personification Armenia inscription VI Xviii - Imp Ii Cos Iii SC fields Date 163–164 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 30.0–30.5 mm weight 26.47 g axis 15° round worn metal coin raised profile person facing surface textured irregular wear shallow depressions coin displays mix dark brown lighter brown black patina subtle greenish tones small areas raised edge uneven slightly irregular portrait features visible hair details suggestion facial features neck rendered low relief darker background.