Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius TR P XXIX IMP VIII COS III S C; Annona
Features
| Issuer |
Rome ›
Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
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|---|---|
| Emperor |
Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180)
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| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Year | 175 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 24.6 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 263861 |
| References | RIC III# 1154 Harold Mattingly, Edward Allen Sydenham; 2003. The Roman Imperial Coinage / Volume 3. Antoninus Pius – Commodus (AD 138–192) (Reprint). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom. , OCRE# ric.3.m_aur.1154Online Coins of the Roman Empire (http://numismatics.org/ocre/) |
Obverse
Head of Marcus Aurelius, laureate, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: M ANTONINVS AVG GERM SARMATICVS
Translation:
Marcus Antoninus Augustus, Germanicus, Sarmaticus.
Marcus [Aurelius] Antoninus emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Germans, conqueror of the Sarmatians.
Reverse
Annona, draped, standing left, holding corn-ears in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; to left, modius containing two corn-ears and poppy.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P XXIX IMP VIII COS III S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Nona Vicesima, Imperator Octavum, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the 29th time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the eighth time, consul for the third time. Decree of the senate.
Mint
Rome (ancient), Italy (?-476)Comments
Mass varies: 22.27–29.28 g;
Diameter varies: 31–32.25 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Diameter varies: 31–32.25 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
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Numista Rarity index: 97
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Grade | Sold price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Heritage Auctions 2023 August 17 - 19 ANA World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3109 Lot 32242 
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17 Aug 2023 |
AU (NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 3/5) |
USD 1080.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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