Caption

Sestertius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription M ANTONINVS - AVG TR P XXIX. Reverse: Annona standing left; in her right hand she holds ears of corn above a container (modius) filled with ears of corn, in her left hand a cornucopia, inscription IMP VII - COS III, control marks S - C in the fields. Date: 174–175. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameters 30.0 mm and 32.0 mm, weight 32.3 g, axis 165°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_258

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Keywords

Sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription M ANTONINVS - AVG TR P XXIX Reverse Annona standing left right hand holds ears corn container modius filled ears left hand cornucopia inscription IMP VII - COS III control marks S - C fields Date 174–175 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameters 30.0 mm 32.0 mm weight 32.3 g axis 165° worn round metallic object irregular edge showing raised figure standing human- form profile draped clothing indicated carved lines smaller raised shapes nearby surface patina speckled texture visible wear darker recessed areas visible colors include brown dark brown hints black lighter bronze.