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 ANTONIN, RP XXVI. Reverse: Roma personified sitting on armor facing left, holding a scepter in her right hand and resting her left on a stack of shields, legend IMP VI -, field marks S-, date 171–172. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 32.5 mm, weight 27.10 g, axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A71_163

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse head laurel wreath facing right legend M ANTONIN Rp Xxvi Reverse Roma personified sitting armor left holding scepter right hand resting stack shields legend IMP VI - field marks S- date 171–172 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 32.5 mm weight 27.10 g axis 180 degrees round worn coin- object irregular edge showing predominantly brown surface areas darker brown black patina scattered patches gold-colored flecks spotting surface shallow raised depressions suggesting wear faint indistinct contour lines hint profile shape variations reddish-brown tones small darker speckles across face.