Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius (PROFECTIO AVG S C COS III)
Obverse
Head of Marcus Aurelius, laureate, right.
Lettering: M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXIIII
Reverse
Marcus Aurelius, wearing cuirass, on prancing horse right, holding spear in right hand; in front, soldier with spear and shield; behind, three soldiers carrying standards.
Lettering: PROFECTIO AVG S C COS III
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXIIII
Reverse Lettering
PROFECTIO AVG S C COS III
Comments
Mass varies: 23.67–30.76 g;
Diameter varies: 28–33.5 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
