Caption

Sestertius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer: Marcus Aurelius. Obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription M ANTONIN, RP XXVI. Reverse: Roma seated on armor facing left, holding a scepter in her right hand and resting her left on a stack of shields, inscription IMP VI, fields marked S- and 171–172. Roman Empire, 171–172. Coin; diameter 32.5 mm; weight 27.10 g; axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A71_164

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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 inscription M ANTONIN Rp Xxvi Reverse Roma seated armor left holding scepter right hand resting stack shields inscription IMP VI fields marked S- 171–172 Roman Empire Coin diameter 32.5 mm weight 27.10 g axis 180 degrees round worn object uneven edge primarily brown patches darker brown small areas gold-colored flecks across surface center shallow raised shapes irregular depressions suggest rough textured relief subtle scratches small cracks near rim.