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, M 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; dated 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_429

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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 M reverse Victoria standing holding trophy hands front sits personification Armenia inscription VICT AVG TR P XVIII - IMP II C SC fields dated 163–164 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin diameter 30.0–31.5 mm weight 24.30 g axis 0° round metallic object worn uneven surface showing shades brown dark brown hints green featuring raised central figure wings beside smaller seated figure surface areas darker patina lighter polished highlights irregular edges small scratches pits distributed across face.