Légende

Sestertius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer; Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor) — iconography: handshake, scrolls. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius in laurel wreath, with drapery on the left shoulder, right; legend IMP CAES M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG PM. Reverse: Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus stand opposite each other and shake hands; Marcus Aurelius holds a scroll; legend CONCORD AVGVSTOR TR P XVI; control marks OS I, in fields SC. Date: 161–162. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 33.0 mm; weight 26.85 g; axis 30°.

Crédit

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Notre référence

LZT26A70_326

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

46.2Mo (4.3Mo) / 34.0cm x 34.0cm / 4019 x 4019 (300dpi)

Mots clés

Sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor iconography handshake scrolls Obverse Head laurel wreath drapery left shoulder right legend IMP CAES M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG PM Reverse stand opposite shake hands Marcus Aurelius holds scroll legend CONCORD AVGVSTOR TR P XVI control marks Os I fields SC Date 161–162 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 33.0 mm weight 26.85 g axis 30° circular coin worn surface showing dark brown lighter brown patina small areas green corrosion central design depicts pair standing human figures facing holding hands outlines draped garments visible lighter brown darker background raised rim encircles coin band raised elements follows rim texture appearing aged slightly irregular.