Summary
Orichalcum sestertius of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius, Ancient Roman Empire, struck between 148 and 150 AD. Mint: Rome.
Worn Sestertius, the date of production is uncertain but the numerals II after POT are clear. The type is not recorded for Tr.Pot. II but is for both Tr.Pot.III and IIII, hence the date spread 148-150 AD.
Obverse Description
Head bare facing right; around, [AVRE]LIVS CAESA[R AVG PII F]
Reverse Description
Honos standing facing right ; around, [TR] POT II[ I...; in field divided by the figure of Honos, HO NOS / S C
Edge Description
Plain
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
148-150 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Denomination
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Material
Orichalcum
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
32 mm (Outside Diameter), 22.91 g (Weight)
worn
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Shape
Off round
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References
RIC 1279 or 1298A
[Book] Mattingly, Harold & Sydenham, Edward A. 1972. The Roman Imperial Coinage. III.