Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius TR POT XIIII COS II S C, Mars

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year159-160
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight24.8 g
Dimensions31.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC III#1352Ba, OCRE#ric.3.ant.1352Ba
Obverse descriptionHead of Marcus Aurelius, bare, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringAVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F
(Translation: Aurelius Caesar, Augusti Pii Filius. [Marcus] Aurelius Caesar, son of emperor (Augustus) [Antoninus] Pius.)
Reverse descriptionMars, naked, except for cloak behind him, advancing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and trophy over left shoulder in left.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringTR POT XIIII COS II S C
(Translation: Tribunicia Potestate Quarta Decima, Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum. Holder of tribunician power for the 14th time, consul for the second time. Decree of the senate.)
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Mint
MintageND (159-160)  - -
Catalog ID7454312810
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