Sestertius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription M AVR NTONINVS G—ARMENIACVS PM. Reverse: Providentia standing frontally, head turned left, holding a long scepter in her left hand and a wand in her right, below a globe, inscription TR POT XX — IMP III COS III, in SC fields. Date: 165–166. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 29.5–30.0 mm, weight 22.30 g, axis 180°.
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Sestertius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription M AVR NTONINVS G—ARMENIACVS PM. Reverse: Providentia standing frontally, head turned left, holding a long scepter in her left hand and a wand in her right, below a globe, inscription TR POT XX — IMP III COS III, in SC fields. Date: 165–166. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 29.5–30.0 mm, weight 22.30 g, axis 180°.

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Sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription M AVR NTONINVS G Armeniacvs Pm Reverse Providentia standing frontally head turned left holding long scepter left hand wand globe inscription TR POT XX Imp Iii Cos Iii SC fields Date 165–166 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 29.5–30.0 mm weight 22.30 g axis 180° worn circular metal object uneven edge showing areas green brown patina surface raised profile human head relief textured hair floral leafy shapes metal mottled green corrosion darker brown exposed areas across face rim.

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