Caption

Sestertius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius in a laurel wreath to the right, legend 'M ANTONINVS - AVG TR P XXVII'. Reverse: Jupiter sits on a throne to the left; in his outstretched right hand he holds Victoria, in his left hand he holds a scepter; legend 'I S III' and mark 'SC'. Dated 172–173. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; weight 20.4 g; diameter ~28.5–29.5 mm; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A71_172

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (4.6Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse head laurel wreath right legend M Antoninvs - Avg Tr P Xxvii Reverse Jupiter sits throne left outstretched right hand holds Victoria left hand holds scepter I S Iii mark Sc Dated 172–173 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 20.4 g diameter ~28.5–29.5 mm axis 180° round worn metallic object dark brown black patina hints reddish-brown surface textured corrosion areas smoother wear faint raised profile human head visible center surrounded decorative border irregular edge object sits plain white background.