Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius TR POT XXII IMP IIII COS III S C, Victory

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year167-168
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight22.6 g
Dimensions31 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC III#952, OCRE#ric.3.m_aur.952
Obverse descriptionHead of Marcus Aurelius, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringM ANTONINVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX
(Translation: Marcus Antoninus Augustus, Armeniacus, Parthicus Maximus. Marcus [Aurelius] Antoninus emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Armenians, great conqueror of the Parthians.)
Reverse descriptionVictory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm, sloped over left shoulder, in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringTR POT XXII IMP IIII COS III S C
(Translation: Tribunicia Potestate Secunda Vicesima, Imperator Quartum, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum. Holder of tribunician power for the 22nd time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the fourth time, consul for the third time. Decree of the senate.)
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Mint
MintageND (167-168)  - -
Catalog ID1106913260
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