Caption

Sestertius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONINVS AVG GERM - SARM TR P XXXI; reverse: pile of war spoils—armor, shields, spears, trumpets (carnyx), with inscription IMP, IIII COS I and section marking E SARM, fields marked SC; subject: spoils of war, carnyxes, shields, spears, armor, Sarmatians; Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; coin: diameter 28.0–29.5 mm, weight 28.10 g, axis 15 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A71_353

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS AVG GERM - SARM TR P XXXI reverse pile war spoils armor shields spears trumpets carnyx inscription IMP Iiii Cos I section marking E Sarm fields marked Sc subject spoils war carnyxes Sarmatians Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin diameter 28.0–29.5 mm weight 28.10 g axis 15 degrees round worn metal object irregular edge showing dark brown greenish patina areas lighter brown faint coppery highlights surface shallow raised contours suggesting embossed profile decorative elements several fine scratches small pits small chip rim.