Caption

Sestertius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with a laurel wreath facing right, legend IMP M ANTONINVS - AVG TR P XXV. Reverse: The emperor in priestly attire stands left, holding a patera above a tripod with a bull lying beside it; legends O, OL - DECEN and COS III in the field, S C. Date: 170–171. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; weight 25.45 g; diameters ca. 28.5–30.5 mm; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_124

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Keywords

Sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend IMP M ANTONINVS - AVG TR P XXV Reverse priestly attire stands left holding patera tripod bull lying beside legends O Ol - Decen Cos Iii field S C Date 170–171 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 25.45 g diameters ca 28.5–30.5 mm axis 180° round worn metal object uneven rim weathered surface showing central raised silhouette standing human figure surface areas rough texture small pits slight cracks mix dark brown reddish-brown hints greenish patina across faint shallow details perimeter suggesting patterns symbols.