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

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

Marcus Aurelius, in military dress, advancing left, crossing bridge over Danube, followed by five soldiers, of whom the first and third carry standards, and fourth and fifth carry spears; below the bridge, three boats.

Lettering: IMP VI COS III S C VIRTVS AVG

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 #1047

OCRE #ric.3.m_aur.1047

Physical Characteristics

Composition Bronze

Weight 22.2 g

Size 28.5 mm

Shape Round (irregular)

Technical Details

Obverse Lettering

M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXVI

Reverse Lettering

IMP VI COS III S C VIRTVS AVG

Comments

Mass varies: 19.84–24.82 g; Diameter varies: 27–30 mm; Example of this type: American Numismatic Society (ANS) Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)