Sestertius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) (issuer). Obverse: Bust of Marcus Aurelius in laurel wreath and armor to the right, inscription 'M ANTONINVS - AVG TR P XXVIII'. Reverse: Jupiter sits on a throne to the left, holding Victoria in his outstretched right hand and a scepter in his left, inscription 'MP VI - COS III', in the SC episode. Date: 173–174. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 30.0–30.5 mm, weight 23.7 g, axis 0°.
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Sestertius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) (issuer). Obverse: Bust of Marcus Aurelius in laurel wreath and armor to the right, inscription 'M ANTONINVS - AVG TR P XXVIII'. Reverse: Jupiter sits on a throne to the left, holding Victoria in his outstretched right hand and a scepter in his left, inscription 'MP VI - COS III', in the SC episode. Date: 173–174. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 30.0–30.5 mm, weight 23.7 g, axis 0°.

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Sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse Bust laurel wreath armor right inscription M Antoninvs - Avg Tr P Xxviii Reverse Jupiter sits throne left holding Victoria outstretched right hand scepter Mp Vi - Cos Iii SC episode Date 173–174 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 30.0–30.5 mm weight 23.7 g axis 0° round coin dark patina showing profile bearded figure facing wearing draped garment coin surface areas brown greenish tones darker shadows recessed areas lighter highlights raised features coin edge slightly irregular.

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