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Sestertius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription NTONINVS AVG - GER, CVS. Reverse: Annona (personification) standing left; in her right hand holding ears of corn above a container (modius) with ears of corn, in her left hand a cornucopia; inscriptions T, XX, X - IMP VIII - C, S III; field marks S - C, 175. Iconography: ears of corn, Annona, personifications, modius, horns of plenty. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 31.5–32.0 mm, weight 24.40 g, axis 0°.

Crédit

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Notre référence

LZT26A71_260

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

58.0Mo (4.9Mo) / 38.1cm x 38.1cm / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Mots clés

Sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription NTONINVS AVG - GER Cvs Reverse Annona personification standing left right hand holding ears corn container modius left hand cornucopia inscriptions T Xx X - Imp Viii - C S Iii field marks S - C 175 Iconography personifications horns plenty Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 31.5–32.0 mm weight 24.40 g axis 0° round worn coin dark brown reddish-brown patina showing embossed figure standing center indistinct raised details surface rough pitted areas lighter brown subtle black spotting edge irregular small chip side.