Caption

denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman Emperor 161–180); obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath, right; pearl border; inscription 'M ANTONINVS AVG AR M PARTH MAX'. Reverse: Victoria stands facing right, holding a palm and placing a shield on a palm trunk, shield inscribed 'VIC PAR'; pearl border; legend 'TRPXXIMPIIIICOSIII'. Silver coin (denarius), Roman, 166 CE; weight 3.09 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A51_045

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Rights managed

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Keywords

denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman Emperor 161–180 obverse head laurel wreath right pearl border inscription M Antoninvs Avg Ar M Parth Max Reverse Victoria stands facing right holding palm placing shield palm trunk shield inscribed Vic Par legend Trpxximpiiiicosiii Silver coin Roman 166 Ce weight 3.09 g axis 180° round worn coin uneven edge showing raised central area faint eroded reliefs form vertical curved lines surface displays patina dark brown gray areas lighter brown subtle greenish tones coin slightly irregular shape shallow dents scratches.