Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with a laurel wreath facing right; legend TONINVS AVG TR. Reverse: Minerva stands turned to the right, holding a javelin in her right hand and a shield in her left; legend C O S I I I. Pearl border. 169–170 CE. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin; weight 3.21 g; axis 180°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A51_107

License type

Rights managed

Available size

44.9Mb (1.1Mb) / 13.2in x 13.2in / 3962 x 3962 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend TONINVS AVG TR Reverse Minerva stands turned holding javelin right hand shield left legend C O S I I I Pearl border 169–170 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.21 g axis 180° circular worn object dark brown gray patina showing raised simplified human figure standing base figure faces sideways arm extended rounded head draped clothing surface irregular edges small chips shallow engraved shapes background white.