CVC & Collectables presents a historically significant bronze sestertius of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, struck in AD 177 and certified NGC VG. This coin honors the emperor’s seventh public distribution of gifts (Liberalitas VII), marking a ceremonial moment of generosity toward the Roman people and affirming his role as a benevolent ruler.
Coin Highlights:
- Emperor: Marcus Aurelius (AD 161–180)
- Date: AD 177
- Mint: Rome
- Denomination: Sestertius (¼ Denarius)
- Material: Bronze
- Weight: 25 g
- Diameter: 29 mm
- Grade: NGC VG
- References: RIC III 1222; OCRE #ric.3.m_aur.1222
Obverse:
- Design: Laureate head of Marcus Aurelius facing right
- Legend: M ANTONINVS AVG GERM SARM TR P XXXI
- Translation: Marcus Antoninus Augustus, conqueror of the Germans and Sarmatians, holding tribunician power for the 31st time
Reverse:
- Design: Liberalitas standing left, holding abacus (coin tray) in right hand and cornucopiae in left
- Legend: LIBERALITAS AVG VII IMP VIIII COS III P P S C
- Translation: The emperor’s seventh public generosity; Imperator for the ninth time; Consul for the third time; Father of the Country; decree of the Senate
Collectibility:
Coins featuring Liberalitas reverses are highly collectible for their direct reference to imperial social policy. This NGC VG example retains clear legend and recognizable devices, offering a historically meaningful and accessible piece from one of Rome’s most respected philosopher-emperors.
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