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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 ANTONINVS - AVG TR P XX' all around. Reverse: Roma personified seated on armor facing left, holding a scepter in her right hand and resting her left on a stack of shields; legend 'MP VI - CO, III' all around, 'IN SC' in fields. Date: 171–172. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin: bronze; diameter ~29–30 mm, weight 19.50 g, axis 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_161

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Keywords

Sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse head laurel wreath facing right legend M Antoninvs - Avg Tr P Xx Reverse Roma personified seated armor left holding scepter right hand resting stack shields Mp Vi - Co Iii In Sc fields Date 171–172 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin bronze diameter ~29–30 mm weight 19.50 g axis 195° round worn coin dark brown greenish-brown patina showing raised profile bearded head textured hair tied ribbon back set plain light background.