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Roman Empire, Marcus Aurelius (161-180 AD), Æ Sestertius

154-155 AD (as Caesar under Pius), Rome mint

Roman Empire, Marcus Aurelius (161-180 AD), Æ Sestertius
Roman Empire, Marcus Aurelius (161-180 AD), Æ Sestertius
Roman Empire, Marcus Aurelius (161-180 AD), Æ Sestertius
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Article code:  18-3101
Bronze Æ Sestertius of Marcus Aurelius (161-180 AD) as Caesar under Antoninus Pius (139-161 AD).

Obverse: Bare-headed draped bust of Aurelius right.
Legend: AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII FIL.
Reverse: Minerva standing left, holding owl and spear, shield at side.
Legend: TR POT VIIII COS II, S-C in field.

Diameter: 31,8 mm
Weight: 23,94 g
RIC 1321 (Ant. Pius) 1321; Cohen 678
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Marcus Aurelius: Roman Emperor (161-180 AD). Last of the 'Five Good Emperors' and described as the 'Philosopher KIng'. His death in 180 AD is considered to mark the end of the 'Pax Romana' (golden period of peace and stability in the Roman Empire).

Features and Specifications

Period Roman
Category Coins
Material AE (copper/bronze)
Country Roman Empire
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