Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius TR POT XIX IMP II COS III S C, Providentia

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year164-165
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight27.3 g
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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Reference(s) RIC III#905, OCRE#ric.3.m_aur.905
Obverse descriptionBust of Marcus Aurelius, laureate, cuirassed or draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringM AVREL ANTONINVS AVG ARMENIACVS P M
(Translation: Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus, Armeniacus, Pontifex Maximus. Marcus Aurelius Antoninus emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Armenians, high priest.)
Reverse descriptionProvidentia, draped, standing left, pointing wand in right hand at globe at her feet and holding vertical sceptre in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringTR POT XIX IMP II COS III S C
(Translation: Tribunicia Potestate Undevicesima, Imperator Secundum, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum. Holder of tribunician power for the 19th time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the second time, consul for the third time. Decree of the senate.)
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MintageND (164-165)  - -
Catalog ID9445756530
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