Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius (GERMANICO AVG IMP VI COS III S C)

Issuer Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)

Type Standard circulation coins

Mints Rome

Obverse

Head of Marcus Aurelius, laureate, right.

Lettering: M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXVII

Reverse

Trophy with shields at foot; to left, German woman, seated left on shield, propping up head with right hand and resting left arm on knee; to right, German man, standing right, with hands tied behind back.

Lettering: GERMANICO AVG IMP VI COS III S C

Basic Information

Category Coin

Ruler Marcus Aurelius (Wikidata) (Nomisma)

Technique Hammered

Orientation variable

Demonetization Yes

Face Value 1 Sestertius (Numeric: 0.25) (Fraction: 1/4)

References

RIC III #1058

OCRE #ric.3.m_aur.1058

Physical Characteristics

Composition Bronze

Weight 24.9 g

Size 32 mm

Shape Round (irregular)

Technical Details

Obverse Lettering

M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXVII

Reverse Lettering

GERMANICO AVG IMP VI COS III S C

Comments

Mass varies: 19.66–30.92 g; Diameter varies: 28–34 mm; Example of this type: American Numismatic Society (ANS) Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)