Caption

denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180); obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, pearl border, inscription M ANTONINVS AVG ARMENIACVS; reverse: Flying Victoria to left with garland in hands, pearl border, inscription VICT AVG TRPXXCOSIII; dated 165–166; Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; coin; weight 3.12 g; axis 180°; iconography: imperial busts, Victoria (personification).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_033

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Keywords

denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 obverse head laurel wreath facing right pearl border inscription M ANTONINVS AVG ARMENIACVS reverse Flying Victoria left garland hands inscription VICT AVG TRPXXCOSIII dated 165–166 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin weight 3.12 g axis 180° iconography imperial busts personification round worn coin textured surface showing raised central figure winged primarily gray variations darker lighter gray patina small areas brownish discoloration edge irregular slightly chipped places ring raised marks encircles central figure lighting creates subtle highlights shadows across coin's relief.