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Sestertius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer Marcus Aurelius; subject includes personifications, caducei, Marcus Aurelius iconography, legionary signs, Fides (Fidelity) personification. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription M ANTONINVS AVG - GERM TR P XXIX all around. Reverse: Fides standing left, holding a long caduceus in his right hand and a legionary sign in his left, fields marked S - C, dated 174–175. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 31.0–31.5 mm, weight 26.05 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_261

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Keywords

Sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Marcus Aurelius subject includes personifications caducei Marcus Aurelius iconography legionary signs Fides Fidelity personification Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription M ANTONINVS AVG - GERM TR P XXIX Reverse Fides standing left holding long caduceus right hand legionary sign left fields marked S - C dated 174–175 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 31.0–31.5 mm weight 26.05 g axis 0° round worn coin irregular edges showing raised profile person surrounded raised border remnants decorative elements surface pitted rough texture areas corrosion wear visible colors include dark green brown black patches lighter green yellowish tones coin uneven shading mix darker central areas lighter highlights raised features.