Sestertius of Marcus Aurelius, Emperor of Rome from Rome Artist: Unknown
Mint: Rome
Ruler: Marcus Aurelius, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 121–180, ruled A.D. 161–80

167

Numismatics

By appointment, Pratt Study Room
Medium

orichalcum

Dimensions

27.80 g, 6:00, 33.5 mm

Credit Line

Promised gift of Ben Lee Damsky

Loan number

ILE2013.17.186

Geography

Made in Rome, Italy

Culture

Roman

Period

2nd century

Classification

Numismatics

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Numismatics

Obverse Description

Obverse Description: Laureate head right from the rear M - ANTONINVS AVG ARM - PARTH MAX

Reverse Description

Reverse Description: The two emperors seated left on curule chairs on a platform, each extending his right hand. Liberality stands just before them holding up a counting board and cradling a cornucopiae in her left arm. At the left a citizen mounts the steps while holding out his toga. CONG AVG IIII TRP XXI IMP IIII COS III; SC in exergue Nice VF green patina, but surfaces rough, large triangular flan
Object copyright
No Copyright - United States
Additional information

Object/Work type

coins, sestertii

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