Caption

sestertius (forgery), Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) (for the original), Fides (Fidelity; personification), personifications, Marcus Aurelius — iconography, Victoria (attribute), legionary signs; obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius in a laurel wreath to the right, IMP M ANTONINVS - AVG TR, XXV all around; reverse: Fides standing left, holding Victoria in his outstretched right hand, legionary sign in his left, FIDES EX, - C, M all around, in section COS III, in fields SC, 170–171 (for the original); Roman Empire (27 BC–476); Rome; coin; coin: diameter 28.0 mm, diameter 29.0 mm; weight 21.90 g; axis 180°

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A71_121

License type

Rights managed

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58.0Mb (5.1Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

sestertius forgery Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 original Fides Fidelity personification personifications iconography Victoria attribute legionary signs obverse Head laurel wreath right Imp M Antoninvs - Avg Tr Xxv reverse Fides standing left holding Victoria outstretched right hand legionary sign left Fides Ex - C M section COS III fields SC 170–171 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin diameter 28.0 mm diameter 29.0 mm weight 21.90 g axis 180° round worn metallic object uneven textured surface showing raised profile person's head low relief object displays mix brown dark brown hints greenish patina across surface edges slightly irregular areas smoother wear contrasting rougher pitted regions.