Légende

Sestertius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issued under Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of young Marcus Aurelius without a covering, with drapery on the left shoulder; legend 'AVRELIVS CAES – AN, VG PII F'. Reverse: Felicitas personified standing left, leaning against a column, holding a caduceus in right hand and a scepter in left; legend 'TR POT – XI –'. Fields: 'S-' and '156–157'. Roman Empire, ca. 156–157. Coin; diameter 28.0–28.5 mm, weight 22.35 g, axis 180°.

Crédit

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Notre référence

LZT26A70_211

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

58.0Mo (3.8Mo) / 38.1cm x 38.1cm / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Mots clés

Sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issued under Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 Obverse head young Marcus Aurelius covering drapery left shoulder legend Avrelivs Caes – Vg Pii F Reverse Felicitas personified standing left leaning column holding caduceus right hand scepter left Tr Pot – Xi – Fields S- 156–157 Roman Empire ca Coin diameter 28.0–28.5 mm weight 22.35 g axis 180° worn circular object uneven rim showing mix dark green brown copper tones surface areas darker patina lighter exposed metal mottled patches subtle scratches faint raised contours suggest outline standing human figure adjacent shapes object aged varied coloration green copper hints black.