Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius (IMP VI COS III S C; Roma and Victory)

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 XXVI

Reverse

Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left, holding Victory in extended right hand and vertical spear in left hand; behind her, shield on which is Medusa or she-wolf and twins.

Lettering: 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 #1033

OCRE #ric.3.m_aur.1033

Physical Characteristics

Composition Bronze

Weight 24 g

Size 30.5 mm

Shape Round (irregular)

Technical Details

Obverse Lettering

M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXVI

Reverse Lettering

IMP VI COS III S C

Comments

Mass varies: 17.74–32.96 g; Diameter varies: 28–34 mm; Example of this type: American Numismatic Society (ANS) Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

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