Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with a laurel wreath, right. Beaded border. Reverse: Pax stands facing left, holding a branch in his right hand and a cornucopia in his left; under the line PAX. Pearl border. Roman Empire, 166. Rome. Coin; weight 3.14 g; axis 180°. Icons: imperial busts; Pax (personification) with twig and cornucopia.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A51_041

License type

Rights managed

Available size

39.7Mb (2.1Mb) / 12.4in x 12.4in / 3725 x 3725 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath right Beaded border Reverse Pax stands facing left holding branch right hand cornucopia left under line PAX Pearl border Roman Empire 166 Rome Coin weight 3.14 g axis 180° Icons imperial busts personification twig round metallic object uneven worn surface irregular edge showing raised central figure low relief figure elongated vertical subtle contours suggesting limbs drapery surrounding area shallow depressions faint raised markings near edge Visible colors include shades gray dark gray muted brown slight variations tone across surface background object plain white.