Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius and Commodus (IMP VI COS III SC PROVIDENTIA AVG)
Obverse
Head of Marcus Aurelius, laureate, right.
Lettering: M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXVI
Reverse
Marcus Aurelius and Commodus standing left on platform, addressing four soldiers, standing right, who hold repectively eagle and shield, spear, standard, spear and bridle of horse.
Lettering: IMP VI COS III SC PROVIDENTIA AVG
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXVI
Reverse Lettering
IMP VI COS III SC PROVIDENTIA AVG
Comments
Mass varies: 22.69–25.13 g;
Example of this type:
Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
