Caption

Sestertius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath to the right, inscription REL ANTONINVS 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 VICT AVG TR P XVIII IMP II COS III in SC fields. Date: 163–164. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 29.5–30.5 mm, weight 22.80 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_431

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Keywords

Sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath right inscription REL ANTONINVS AVG - ARMENIACVS PM Reverse Victoria stands holding trophy hands front sits personification Armenia inscription VICT AVG TR P XVIII IMP II COS III SC fields Date 163–164 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 29.5–30.5 mm weight 22.80 g axis 0° worn round coin irregular edge showing raised figure profile winged person standing facing right smaller standing figure beside them surface textured pitted areas darker brown lighter brown greenish patina hints black raised relief rim visible perimeter.