Caption

Sestertius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius in a laurel wreath to right, legend M ANTONINVS - AVG TR P XXVII. Reverse: Jupiter sits on a throne to left; in his outstretched right hand he holds Victoria, in his left hand he holds a scepter, legend I S III and episode SC. Date: 172–173 CE, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; weight 20.40 g; diameter 28.5–29.5 mm; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A71_173

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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 legend I S Iii episode SC Date 172–173 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 20.40 g diameter 28.5–29.5 mm axis 180° round worn coin dark brown black patina showing faint raised image seated figure chair visible contours limbs drapery coin surface areas lighter brown metal slightly irregular edge small nicks.