Caption

denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), busts, imperial busts, Marcus Aurelius — iconography; Minerva (mythology) throwing a spear, spear (attribute), shield (attribute). Obverse: TONINVS VG TR P (last part of the legend partially visible), head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right; pearl border. Reverse: C O S I I I, Minerva stands turned right, throwing a javelin with her right hand, holding a shield in her left; pearl border. 169–170, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; coin, denarius, weight 3.42 g, axis 180°

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A51_105

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44.9Mb (2.6Mb) / 13.2in x 13.2in / 3962 x 3962 (300dpi)

Keywords

denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 busts imperial busts iconography Minerva mythology throwing spear attribute shield Obverse Toninvs Vg Tr P last part legend partially visible head laurel wreath facing right pearl border Reverse C O S I I I Minerva stands turned javelin right hand holding left 169–170 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin weight 3.42 g axis 180° round metal coin worn surface showing standing figure low relief center figure draped object hand curved shape coin's edge irregular small nicks areas wear patina colors visible muted gray brown darker tarnished tones.