Caption

Sestertius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription NTONINVS AVG - GER, CVS; reverse: Annona (personification) standing left, holding ears of corn in her right hand above a container (modius) with ears of corn and a cornucopia in her left; additional motifs: ears of corn, modius, horns of plenty; legends and marks include T, XX, X - IMP VIII - C, S III, field mark S - C, 175. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 31.5–32.0 mm, weight 24.40 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A71_259

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Keywords

Sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription NTONINVS AVG - GER Cvs reverse Annona personification standing left holding ears corn right hand container modius ears cornucopia left additional motifs horns plenty legends marks include T Xx X - Imp Viii - C S Iii field mark S - C 175 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 31.5–32.0 mm weight 24.40 g axis 0° round worn object uneven edge slightly irregular rim showing rough pitted surface texture object displays dark brown black tones areas reddish-brown patina small patches lighter brown faint outlines raised shapes visible small chip side rim.