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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, inscribed M ANTONINVS - AVG TR P XX; reverse: Roma personified seated on armor facing left, holding a scepter in her right hand and resting her left on a stack of shields, inscribed MP VI - CO, III in SC fields; dated 171–172. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; diameter 29.0–30.0 mm, weight 19.50 g, axis 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_162

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Keywords

Sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Marcus Aurelius obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscribed M ANTONINVS - AVG TR P XX reverse Roma personified seated armor left holding scepter right hand resting stack shields inscribed MP VI - CO Iii SC fields dated 171–172 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 29.0–30.0 mm weight 19.50 g axis 195° round worn coin dark brown rusty patina raised profile seated figure holding staff round shield textured weathered surfaces areas lighter brown reddish-brown highlighting relief.