Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with a laurel wreath, facing right; pearl border; inscription 'M ANTONINVS AVG A, M PARTH MAX'. Reverse: Victoria stands upright, head turned right, holding a palm in one hand and placing a shield inscribed 'VIC PAR' on a palm trunk; pearl border; inscription 'TRP XX IM P IIII COS III'. Date: 166. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin; weight 3.28 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_047

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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 A M Parth Max Reverse Victoria stands upright head turned right holding palm hand placing shield inscribed Vic Par palm trunk Trp Xx Im P Iiii Cos Iii Date 166 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.28 g axis 180° round weathered coin uneven edge shown white background displaying raised worn design two standing figures profile relief details perimeter surface patina wear visible scratches small chips visible colors brown dark gray hints lighter gray.