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Sestertius with bust of Marcus Aurelius, struck under Antoninus Pius
Roman
Imperial Period
A.D. 158–159
Mint: Rome
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 32 mm. Weight: 26.23 gm. Die Axis: 11
Credit Line
Anonymous gift in memory of Zoë Wilbour (1864–1885)
Accession Number35.236
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Bust of Marcus Aurelius, right.
AVRELIVS CAESAVGPIIF
Reverse: Virtus, in helmet, standing right and placing left foot on helmet; carries spear and parazonium.
[TR]POTXIII COSII in field: S C
AVRELIVS CAESAVGPIIF
Reverse: Virtus, in helmet, standing right and placing left foot on helmet; carries spear and parazonium.
[TR]POTXIII COSII in field: S C
ProvenanceBy 1935: Private Collection, U.S.; anonymous gift to MFA, April 4, 1935