Description: Marcus Aurelius (161 - 180 AD). AE Sestertius, Rome mint 173-174 AD. M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXVIII; laureate head right / IMP VI COS III, S C; Jupiter seated left, holding Victory in right and scepter in left.

Diameter: AE28 mm

Weight: 21,22 g

Grade: VF/F

Attribution: RIC 1096

Commentary: great green patina, good portrait

History: From 166 AD on, Marcus Aurelius fought the invading Germanic tribes - the end of long lasting Pax Romana and slow begin of the decline.

Article Number: 046-03-03-41652