Caption

Sestertius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription M ANTONINVS - GERM SARM TR P XXX. Reverse: Liberalitas standing left, holding an abacus in his right hand and a cornucopia in his left, inscription LIBERALITAS AVG VII IMP VIII COS III PP; letters in fields S C. Date: 176–177. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 30.0–33.0 mm, weight 26.17 g, axis 180°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A71_343

License type

Rights managed

Available size

58.0Mb (4.8Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription M ANTONINVS - GERM SARM TR P XXX Reverse Liberalitas standing left holding abacus right hand cornucopia inscription LIBERALITAS AVG VII IMP VIII COS III PP letters fields S C Date 176–177 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 30.0–33.0 mm weight 26.17 g axis 180° round worn coin uneven textured surface showing profile person low relief coin displays mix dark brown reddish-brown black small patches green patina across face areas smoother rougher metal slightly raised rim edge.