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 around. 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 fields, SC; dated 165–166. Bronze coin, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Diameter 31.5–32.0 mm, weight 21.75 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_008

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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 fields Sc dated 165–166 Bronze coin Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Diameter 31.5–32.0 mm weight 21.75 g axis 0° round worn coin dark mottled surface showing mix black dark brown greenish patina spots reddish-brown faint raised outline standing human figure visible near center subtle contours suggesting clothing limbs coin edge irregular areas wear chips background figure varied textured corrosion small pitted marks appearance aged weathered.