Sestertius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, legend M ANTONI, all around. Reverse: Aequitas seated left, holding scales in his right hand and a cornucopia in his left, legend TR POT XXIII–, in SC fields. Date: 168–169. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 27.5–30.5 mm, weight 20.50 g, axis 180 degrees.
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Sestertius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, legend M ANTONI, all around. Reverse: Aequitas seated left, holding scales in his right hand and a cornucopia in his left, legend TR POT XXIII–, in SC fields. Date: 168–169. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 27.5–30.5 mm, weight 20.50 g, axis 180 degrees.

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Sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend M ANTONI Reverse Aequitas seated left holding scales right hand cornucopia legend TR POT XXIII– SC fields Date 168–169 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 27.5–30.5 mm weight 20.50 g axis 180 degrees worn circular metal object irregular edge showing portrait low relief surface mottled dark brown black greenish hints coppery tones areas lighter brown metal patches greenish patina.

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