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 all 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, COS III all around, in SC fields. Date: 163–164. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 30.0–30.5 mm, weight 19.50 g, axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_433

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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 Cos Iii SC fields Date 163–164 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 30.0–30.5 mm weight 19.50 g axis 180 degrees worn round metal object uneven surface dark brown color areas darker almost black discoloration faint raised shapes shallow grooves form indistinct central figure surrounding decorative elements rim slightly irregular smoother small dents lighter brown sheen edge texture pitted corroded mix matte slightly reflective patches.