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Sestertius with bust of Marcus Aurelius
Roman
Imperial Period
A.D. 165–166
Mint: Rome
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 30.5 mm. Weight: 21.99 gm. Die Axis: 12
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III
Accession Number1998.495
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Laureate bust of Marcus Aurelius to right.
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Reverse: Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus seated on platform with officer and attendant holding abacus. Citizen mounts steps at left.
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Reverse: Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus seated on platform with officer and attendant holding abacus. Citizen mounts steps at left.
CONGAVGIIITRPOTXX[IMPIII]COSIII in ex.: SC
ProvenanceBy date unknown: Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III Collection; gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III to MFA, December 16, 1998