Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius VIRTVS AVG IMP X COS III P P S C, Virtus

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year179-180
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight23.1 g
Dimensions32 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC III#1250, OCRE#ric.3.m_aur.1250
Obverse descriptionBust of Marcus Aurelius, laureate, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringM AVREL ANTONINVS AVG
(Translation: Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus. Marcus Aurelius Antoninus emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionVirtus, seated right, holding spear and parazonium.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRTVS AVG IMP X COS III P P S C
(Translation: Virtus Augusti. Imperator Decimum, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. Courage of the emperor. Supreme commander (Imperator) for the tenth time, consul for the third time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (179-180)  - -
Catalog ID7923586220
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