Caption

Sestertius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180 CE; Roman emperor 161–180), obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription M ANTONINVS AVG - GE, P XXIX; reverse: Liberalitas (personification) standing left, holding an abacus in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left, inscription LIBE, ALITAS A, OS III, field marks 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

Reference

LZT26A71_264

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Keywords

Sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Ce Roman emperor 161–180 obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription M ANTONINVS AVG - GE P Xxix reverse Liberalitas personification standing left holding abacus right hand cornucopia left inscription LIBE Alitas A Os Iii field marks S- dated 174–175 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 28.5–29.0 mm weight 24.35 g axis 180° round worn metallic object uneven surface irregular edge showing mix brown dark brown black reddish tones surface pitted rough textures areas smoother wear faint raised shapes contours suggesting previous engraving background plain white.