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 around. Reverse: Victoria standing half-naked facing right, holding 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 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_006

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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 standing half-naked holding 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° round worn metal object uneven edge displaying mix brown dark brown black greenish patina tones surface raised recessed areas forming faint central vertical figure- shape surrounding irregular textures spots finish aged corroded.