Caption

Sestertius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), struck 174–175. Obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius in a laurel wreath facing right, legend M ANTONINVS - AVG TR P XXIX. Reverse: Annona standing left, holding ears of corn above a modius in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left, legend IMP VII - COS III; control marks S - C in the fields. Iconography: personifications, ears of corn, cornucopias, modii; subject: Annona. Roman Empire, struck in Rome. Coin: diameter ~30–32 mm, weight 32.3 g, axis 165°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A71_257

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (5.1Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 struck 174–175 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right legend M ANTONINVS - AVG TR P XXIX Reverse Annona standing left holding ears corn modius right hand cornucopia legend IMP VII - COS III control marks S - C fields Iconography personifications ears cornucopias modii subject Roman Empire struck Rome Coin diameter ~30–32 mm weight 32.3 g axis 165° circular metal object showing raised profile bearded head textured hair facial features rendered relief surface mottled patina predominant brown dark brown tones areas greenish blackish discoloration raised rim encircles object ring raised decorative elements inner edge lighting reveals subtle highlights shadows accentuating irregular edge.