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Sestertius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription ONINVS - AVG. Reverse: Providentia standing frontally, head turned left, holding a long scepter in her left hand and a wand in her right above a globe, inscription POT XIX - IMP III COS III, in SC fields. Date: 165. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin. Diameter 30.5–31.5 mm, weight 24.38 g, axis 345°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_461

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Keywords

Sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription ONINVS - AVG Reverse Providentia standing frontally head turned left holding long scepter left hand wand globe inscription POT XIX - IMP III COS III SC fields Date 165 Roman Empire Rome Coin Diameter 30.5–31.5 mm weight 24.38 g axis 345° circular dark brown coin areas lighter brown patina showing wear featuring raised profile bearded male figure curly hair laurel leafy wreath textured surface scuffs small pits smooth pale background beyond coin's edge.