Caption

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

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_205

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Keywords

Sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Bust laurel wreath armor right inscription M Antoninvs - Avg Tr P Xxviii Reverse Jupiter sits throne left outstretched right hand holds Victoria left hand scepter Mp Vi - Cos Iii SC episode dated 173–174 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 30.0–30.5 mm weight 23.7 g axis 0° round worn coin dark green brown patina showing seated human figure facing figure draped clothing seated chair stool vertical supports visible coin edge irregular lighter darker areas wear corrosion colors visible include brown hints black reddish-brown.