Sestertius (forgery) after Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius in a laurel wreath to the right, inscription IMP M ANTONINVS - AVG TR, XXV in fields. Reverse: Fides (Fidelity, personification) standing left, holding Victoria in his outstretched right hand and a legionary sign in his left, inscription FIDES EX - C, M in fields, COS III, SC. Date (for the original): 170–171. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin. Diameter 28.0–29.0 mm, weight 21.90 g, axis 180°.
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Sestertius (forgery) after Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius in a laurel wreath to the right, inscription IMP M ANTONINVS - AVG TR, XXV in fields. Reverse: Fides (Fidelity, personification) standing left, holding Victoria in his outstretched right hand and a legionary sign in his left, inscription FIDES EX - C, M in fields, COS III, SC. Date (for the original): 170–171. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin. Diameter 28.0–29.0 mm, weight 21.90 g, axis 180°.

Crédit

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Notre référence

LZT26A71_122

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

58.0Mo (2.4Mo) / 38.1cm x 38.1cm / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Mots clés

Sestertius forgery Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath right inscription IMP M ANTONINVS - AVG TR Xxv fields Reverse Fides Fidelity personification standing left holding Victoria outstretched right hand legionary sign left inscription FIDES EX - C M Cos Iii Sc Date original 170–171 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin Diameter 28.0–29.0 mm weight 21.90 g axis 180° worn circular metal object uneven edge showing textured pitted surface shades brown dark brown greenish patina hints reddish tones faint raised areas suggest central vertical form softer surrounding shapes variations sheen metal smoother corroded.

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