Ancient Roman AE Sestertius of Marcus Aurelius / Virtus
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This is an ancient Roman AE Sestertius, of Marcus Aurelius minted at Rome in 164 AD
Obverse: M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG ARMEMIACVS PM, "Marcus Aurelius Antoninus emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Armenians, high priest." Laureate head right.
Reverse: TR P XVIII IMP II COS III S C, "Holder of tribunician power for the 18th time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the second time, consul for the third time. Decree of the senate." Virtus standing right, holding spear and resting hand on shield
CULTURE: ROMAN
DENOMINATION: Sestertius (1/4 of a denarius)
MATERIAL: Bronze (Orichalcum)
DATE: 161 - 180 AD (this coin was minted in 164 AD)
SIZE: 33mm dia
WEIGHT: 26.07 grams
ATTRIBUTION: RIC 861, C 838, BMC 1088, Banti 449
PROVENANCE: Private collection. Marlborough, United Kingdom
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