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Sestertius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription M ANTONINVS AVG - GE, P XXIX; reverse: Liberalitas personified standing left, holding an abacus in his right hand and a cornucopia in his left, inscription LIBE, ALITAS A, OS III, fields marked S-, dated 174–175. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 28.5–29.0 mm, weight 24.35 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_263

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Sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription M ANTONINVS AVG - GE P Xxix reverse Liberalitas personified standing left holding abacus right hand cornucopia left inscription LIBE Alitas A Os Iii fields marked S- dated 174–175 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 28.5–29.0 mm weight 24.35 g axis 180° circular worn metallic object uneven edge showing textured surface patina shades brown dark brown black hints reddish-brown surface areas raised recessed detail suggesting central figure surrounding shapes irregular dark spots lighter brown highlights across face.