Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: head of the emperor with a laurel wreath, facing right; legend 'M ANTONINVS AVG ARMENIACVS'; pearl border. Reverse: Flying Victoria to the left with a garland (diadem) in her hands; legend 'VICT AVG TRPXXCOSIII'; pearl border. Date: 165–166. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; weight 2.90 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A51_035

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right legend M Antoninvs Avg Armeniacvs pearl border Reverse Flying Victoria left garland diadem hands Vict Avg Trpxxcosiii Date 165–166 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 2.90 g axis 180° round worn coin dark brown gray patina showing raised central figure relief flowing lines suggesting drapery outstretched arm surrounded worn border series small shapes coin surface areas lighter darker brown gray tones small chip rim.