Caption

Sestertius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right; inscription AV L ANTO I PM. Reverse: Providentia stands 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, in SC fields. Date: 165–166. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 31.5–32.0 mm, weight 21.75 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_007

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Keywords

Sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription AV L ANTO I PM Reverse Providentia stands frontally head turned left holding long scepter left hand wand globe inscription TR POT XX – IMP III COS SC fields Date 165–166 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 31.5–32.0 mm weight 21.75 g axis 0° round worn object uneven textured surface showing mix dark colors black dark brown hints green rusty orange edges slightly irregular surface mottled patterns areas lighter grayish discoloration.