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

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_262

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Sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription M ANTONINVS AVG - GERM TR P XXIX Reverse Fides Fidelity standing left holding long caduceus right hand legionary sign left fields marked S - C Date 174–175 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 31.0–31.5 mm weight 26.05 g axis 0° Iconography includes personifications caducei legionary signs round weathered coin mottled surface showing shades green dark brown hints lighter yellowish green featuring faint raised outline standing human figure holding object hand vertical element beside them uneven edges areas darker patina lighter wear across surface.