Sestertius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman Emperor 161–180), 170–171. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with a laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'IMP M ANTONINVS - AVG TR P XXV'. Reverse: The emperor in priestly attire stands left, holding a patera above a tripod; next to the tripod lies a bull; legend includes 'VOT' and 'SC'. Bronze coin; diameter ~29.5–31.5 mm; weight 27.9 g., A round, worn coin with an uneven edge showing a raised profile of a face in relief, facing right, and a laurel or floral element near the head; the surface is textured with areas of wear and corrosion. The

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