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; next to the tripod lies a bull; inscription 'VOT ... SC' (episode). Date: 170–171. Roman Empire; Rome. Coin; weight 27.9 g; diameters 29.5–31.5 mm.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_126

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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 emperor priestly attire stands left holding patera tripod next tripod lies bull inscription Vot .. Sc episode Date 170–171 Roman Empire Rome Coin weight 27.9 g diameters 29.5–31.5 mm round worn metal object uneven edge showing weathered surface shades brown dark brown reddish-brown touches black greenish patina featuring faint raised outline standing human- figure sideways vertical lines beside various rough textured spots pits across surface.