Caption

Sestertius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer: Marcus Aurelius. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, legend 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 with her left hand; I, V, I in fields, -C. Date: 170–171. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 30.0–31.0 mm, weight 31.70 g, axis 0 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_128

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Keywords

Sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend M ANTO Vs - Avg T Xv Reverse Victoria standing half-naked fastening shield inscribed Vic Ger tree left hand I V fields -C Date 170–171 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 30.0–31.0 mm weight 31.70 g axis 0 degrees round worn coin dark brown black patina showing lighter reddish-brown highlights featuring raised relief standing human figure holding circular shield- object smaller figure object near larger figure's legs uneven textured edges surface wear.