Description

Sestertius of Marcus Aurelius. 21,4 gr. Minted between December 172
and December 173 AD.

Obverse: M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXVII. Laureate bust right.

Reverse: RELIG AVG (in exergue), IMP VI COS II S C. Mercury
standing left on pedestal, holding caduceus and purse, within a tetrastyle
temple. On tympanum, a tortoise, cock, ram, caduceus, winged helmet
and purse.

BMC 1441
Cohen 535 (25 Frs Or)
RIC 1075 (rare)