Roman Sestertius Coins

Inv. No.: c113
Date: A.D. 171(Dec.)-172.
Weight: 26.60g
 
Obv.: M. Aurelius, laureate.
M.ANTONINVS AVG.TR.P.XXVI

Rev.: Roma seated, holding Victory and spear; behind her, shield depicting Medusa or she-wolf and twins.
IMP.VI COS.III S.C.

The obverse portrait shows signs of age and tiredness compared with the vigorous portrait on coin 109. The reverse legend commemorates the sixth occasion on which Aurelius was proclaimed Imperator in virtue of his military victories. His most recent successes were against the Marcomanni.

Comparanda:
RIC, M. Aurelius 1033.