Caption

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

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A70_427

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Keywords

sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer obverse head laurel wreath right Nvs Avg - Armeniacvs Pm reverse Victoria stands right holding trophy hands front sits personification Armenia Vi Xviii - Imp Ii Cos Iii SC fields dated 163–164 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin diameter 30.0–30.5 mm weight 26.47 g axis 15° round worn metallic object uneven edge showing shades dark brown black featuring raised weathered relief standing figure draped flowing garments holding object hand smaller form near figure's lower side dotted border rim surface areas smoother brown patina darker almost blackened spots.