Caption

Sestertius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription M ANTO•VS - AVG T, XV all around. Reverse: Victoria standing half-naked to the right, fastening a shield inscribed VIC GER to a tree, palms, shields, with letters I, V, I in fields. Iconography: Marcus Aurelius, Victoria (mythology). Date: 170–171. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin (bronze); diameter c. 30–31 mm, weight 31.70 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_127

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Keywords

Sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription M ANTO•VS - AVG T Xv Reverse Victoria standing half-naked fastening shield inscribed Vic Ger tree palms shields letters I V I fields Iconography mythology Date 170–171 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin bronze diameter c 30–31 mm weight 31.70 g axis 0° round worn coin dark brown black patina showing raised profile person surface areas reddish-brown subtle lighter brown highlights uneven edges textured eroded details across face surrounding field.