Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius IMP VII COS III S C, Fides

€263,845.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year174-175
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight31.9 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC III#1138, OCRE#ric.3.m_aur.1138
Obverse descriptionHead of Marcus Aurelius, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringM ANTONINVS AVG GERM TR P XXIX
(Translation: Marcus Antoninus Augustus, Germanicus, Tribunicia Potestate Nona Vicesima. Marcus [Aurelius] Antoninus emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Germans, holder of tribunician power for the 29th time.)
Reverse descriptionFides, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and standard.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringIMP VII COS III S C
(Translation: Imperator Septimum, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum. Supreme commander (Imperator) for the seventh time, consul for the third time. Decree of the senate.)
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Mint
MintageND (174-175)  - -
Catalog ID6318488190
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