Caption

Sestertius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription NTONINVS AVG ARM PARTH M all around. Reverse: Victoria stands half-naked facing right, holds a palm branch in her right hand; with her left hand she fastens a shield inscribed VIC PAR to a tree; inscription TR POT X - X - IMP IIII COS III all around, in SC fields. Date: 166. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin. Diameter 31.0 mm, weight 21.95 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_005

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Keywords

Sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription NTONINVS AVG ARM PARTH M Reverse Victoria stands half-naked holds palm branch right hand left hand fastens shield inscribed VIC PAR tree inscription TR POT X - X - IMP IIII COS III SC fields Date 166 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin Diameter 31.0 mm weight 21.95 g axis 0° image worn circular metal coin aged surface shades brown dark brown black small areas greenish patina obverse displays raised profile person laurel floral wreath head surrounded beaded rim irregular edge wear texture pitted corroded mottled dark lighter brown patches.