Caption

Sestertius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription M•VREL ANTONINVS AVG•PM around. Reverse: Victoria standing on a globe facing left, holding a wreath in her outstretched right hand and a palm in her left, inscription TR P XVIII–, M•COS III around, with S C in fields. Date: 163–164. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: bronze, diameter 30.0–30.5 mm, weight 19.50 g, axis 180°. Subjects/icons: Roman deities (Victoria), wreaths, palms, globe; iconography of Marcus Aurelius.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_432

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Keywords

Sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription M•VREL ANTONINVS AVG•PM Reverse Victoria standing globe left holding wreath outstretched right hand palm inscription TR P XVIII– M•Cos Iii S C fields Date 163–164 Roman Empire Rome Coin bronze diameter 30.0–30.5 mm weight 19.50 g axis 180° Subjects icons Roman deities Victoria wreaths palms iconography round worn metal object brown dark brown patina showing raised profile head curly hair indistinct facial features surrounded faint raised border scattered darker spots abrasions across surface.