Caption

Sestertius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman Emperor 161–180), 170–171. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with a laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'IMP M ANTONINVS - AVG TR P XXV'. Reverse: The emperor in priestly attire stands left, holding a patera above a tripod; next to the tripod lies a bull; legend includes 'VOT' and 'SC'. Bronze coin; diameter ~29.5–31.5 mm; weight 27.9 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A71_125

License type

Rights managed

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58.0Mb (4.7Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman Emperor 161–180 170–171 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription Imp M Antoninvs - Avg Tr P Xxv Reverse emperor priestly attire stands left holding patera tripod next tripod lies bull legend includes Vot Sc Bronze coin diameter ~29.5–31.5 mm weight 27.9 g round worn coin uneven edge showing raised profile face relief facing right laurel floral element near head surface textured areas wear corrosion coin displays mix dark brown reddish-brown black tones small patches lighter brown greenish discoloration.