Caption

Sestertius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) (issuer). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription M AVREL ANTONINVS - AVG ARM, all around. Reverse: Victoria standing right, holding a trophy in both hands; in front of her sits the personification of Armenia, inscription VICT AVG TR P XVIII - IMP II C, all around, in SC fields. Date: 163–164. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin. Diameter 30.0–31.5 mm; weight 24.30 g; axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_428

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Keywords

Sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription M AVREL ANTONINVS - AVG ARM Reverse Victoria standing holding trophy hands front sits personification Armenia inscription VICT AVG TR P XVIII - IMP II C SC fields Date 163–164 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin Diameter 30.0–31.5 mm weight 24.30 g axis 0° round worn coin brown dark brown patina showing right-facing male profile hair short beard surface areas darker discoloration lighter worn spots visible scratches scuffs edges across face rim uneven background mostly flat slight raised details design.