Légende

Sestertius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issued under Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), ca. 154–155. Obverse: bust of young Marcus Aurelius, bare-headed, wearing a paludamentum, right, inscription RELIVS - SAR A (around). Reverse: Minerva standing left, holding an owl in her outstretched right hand and a spear in her left, a shield at her feet, inscription T VIIII - (around), in SC. Roman deities; iconography includes Minerva, owls, shields, spears. Roman Empire; Rome. Coin: bronze sestertius; diameter 28.5–31.0 mm, weight 21.90 g, axis 345°.

Crédit

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Notre référence

LZT26A57_414

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

48.7Mo (2.3Mo) / 34.9cm x 34.9cm / 4127 x 4127 (300dpi)

Mots clés

Sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issued under Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 ca 154–155 Obverse bust young Marcus Aurelius bare-headed wearing paludamentum right inscription RELIVS - SAR Reverse Minerva standing left holding owl outstretched right hand spear shield feet inscription T VIIII - Sc Roman deities iconography includes owls shields spears Roman Empire Rome Coin bronze sestertius diameter 28.5–31.0 mm weight 21.90 g axis 345° single round metal object uneven worn surface showing mix brown dark green patina displaying faint raised outline profile decorative edge details areas smoother brown highlights mottled darker green black patches across face.