RIC III Marcus Aurelius 977, Sestertius, Bronze, struck at Rome, 169–170 AD. Obverse: head of marcus aurelius, laureate, right. Reverse: marcus aurelius, wearing cuirass, on prancing horse right, holding spear in right hand; in front, soldier with spear and shield; behind, three soldiers carrying standards. Weight about 23.7 g, diameter 31.6 mm.
obverse
Head of Marcus Aurelius, laureate, right
M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXIIII
reverse
Marcus Aurelius, wearing cuirass, on prancing horse right, holding spear in right hand; in front, soldier with spear and shield; behind, three soldiers carrying standards
PROFECTIO AVG S C COS III
specimens (3)
Portable Antiquities Scheme
21.76g
⌀30.1
12↕
British Museum
25.58g
12↕
British Museum (RIC III)