Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius (IMP VI COS III S C; Jupiter)

Issuer Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)

Type Standard circulation coins

Mints Rome

Obverse

Bust of Marcus Aurelius, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.

Lettering: M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXVII

Reverse

Jupiter, naked to waist, seated left on throne, holding Victory, standing left and offering crown, on extended right hand, and holding long sceptre in left hand.

Lettering: IMP VI COS III S C

Basic Information

Category Coin

Ruler Marcus Aurelius (Wikidata) (Nomisma)

Technique Hammered

Demonetization Yes

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

References

RIC III #1063

OCRE #ric.3.m_aur.1063

Physical Characteristics

Composition Bronze

Weight 20.7 g

Size 30.5 mm

Shape Round (irregular)

Technical Details

Obverse Lettering

M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXVII

Reverse Lettering

IMP VI COS III S C

Comments

Mass varies: 19.66–22.04 g; Diameter varies: 29.77–31 mm; Example of this type: Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)