Marcus Aurelius; AE Sestertius; emperor between standards
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Description
Marcus Aurelius (161 – 180 AD). AE Sestertius, Rome mint 164-5 AD. M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG ARMENIACVS PM; laureate, cuirassed bust right, from behind / TR POT XIX IMP II COS III; emperor standing left in military attire, two standards left and right, right hand extended, spear in left, S C.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE31 |
| Weight [g]: | 22,48 |
| Grade: | gF/F |
| Attribution: | BMC 1239; RIC 908 |
| Commentary: | scarce; brown and bronze patina, decent detail |
Historical Context
In the Roman-Parthian War (161 - 166 AD) Armenia was reconquered, and both Lucius Verus and Marcus Aurelius assumed victory title "Armeniacus", Marcus Aurelius one year later than his co-emperor though.
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