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

€263,751.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year171-172
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight25.3 g
Dimensions31.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC III#1048, OCRE#ric.3.m_aur.1048
Obverse descriptionBust of Marcus Aurelius, laureate, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringM ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXVI
(Translation: Marcus Antoninus Augustus, Tribunicia Potestate Sexta Vicesima. Marcus [Aurelius] Antoninus emperor (Augustus), holder of tribunician power for the 26th time.)
Reverse descriptionMarcus Aurelius, in military dress, advancing left, crossing bridge over Danube, followed by six soldiers, of whom two carry standards, and and others carry spears; below the bridge, three boats.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringIMP VI COS III S C VIRTVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator Sextum, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum. Virtus Augusti. Supreme commander (Imperator) for the sixth time, consul for the third time. Decree of the senate. Courage of the emperor.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (171-172)  - -
Catalog ID5802927900
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