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Sestertius with bust of Marcus Aurelius, struck under Antoninus Pius
Roman
Imperial Period
A.D. 161
Mint: Rome
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 34 mm. Weight: 24.27 gm. Die Axis: 5
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III
Accession Number1998.494
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Bust of Marcus Aurelius to right, drapery on his shoulder.
AVRELIVS CAESARAVGPIIF
Reverse: Emperor in quadriga left.
TRPOTXV COSIII in ex.: SC
AVRELIVS CAESARAVGPIIF
Reverse: Emperor in quadriga left.
TRPOTXV COSIII in ex.: SC
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with Spink & Son, Ltd., 5, 6 & 7 King Street, St. James's, London, S.W. 1; August 1959: purchased by Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III from Spink & Son, Ltd.; gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III to MFA, December 16, 1998