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denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), busts, imperial busts, treasures (numism), Marcus Aurelius — iconography; Roma (mythology), Roma sitting on armor and shields, spear (attribute), Victoria (attribute). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with a laurel wreath, right. Pearl border. Inscription: AV. M ANTON, NVS AVG ARM N A V S. Reverse: PM TR P XIX IMP III COS III; Roma sits on a shield turned left, holding Victoria in her right hand and a spear in her left. 165; Roman Empire (27 BC–476); Rome; coin; weight 3.04 g; axis 180°

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_029

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Keywords

denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 busts imperial busts treasures numism iconography Roma mythology Roma sitting armor shields spear attribute Victoria Obverse Head laurel wreath right Pearl border Inscription Av M Anton Nvs Avg Arm N V S Reverse Pm Tr P Xix Imp Iii Cos Iii Roma sits shield turned left holding Victoria right hand 165 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin weight 3.04 g axis 180° worn round coin uneven edge showing raised profile bearded man facing right wearing laurel leafy wreath textured hair facial features visible coin surface metallic shades silver gray darker tarnished areas small scratches dents across face rim.