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Sestertius with bust of Marcus Aurelius
Roman
Imperial Period
A.D. 164–165
Mint: Rome
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 33 mm. Weight: 29.17 gm. Die Axis: 11
Credit Line
Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Zoë Wilbour
Accession Number65.455
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Bust of Marcus Aurelius, laureate, cuirassed, right.
MAVRELANTONINVS AVGARMENIACVSPM
Reverse: Emperor, in military dress, stands front, head left, holding spear in left hand, right hand raised. At each side two standards.
TRPOTXIX IMPII COSIII SC (in exergue)
MAVRELANTONINVS AVGARMENIACVSPM
Reverse: Emperor, in military dress, stands front, head left, holding spear in left hand, right hand raised. At each side two standards.
TRPOTXIX IMPII COSIII SC (in exergue)
ProvenanceBy 1965: with A. H. Baldwin & Sons, Ltd., 1-11 John Adam Street, The Adelphi, London, W.C. 2; purchased by MFA from A. H. Baldwin & Sons, Ltd., April 14, 1965