Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with a laurel wreath, right; legend M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXIIII C O S III. Reverse: Minerva standing right, holding a javelin in her right hand and a shield in her left; pearl border. Silver coin, weight 2.82 g, axis 180°. Date: 169–170, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Subjects/attributes: Minerva (mythology), spear (attribute), shield (attribute); iconography related to Marcus Aurelius.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_117

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Rights managed

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44.9Mb (2.2Mb) / 13.2in x 13.2in / 3962 x 3962 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath right legend M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXIIII C O S III Reverse Minerva standing holding javelin right hand shield left pearl border Silver coin weight 2.82 g axis 180° Date 169–170 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Subjects attributes mythology spear attribute iconography related worn circular object irregular edge showing carved human figure profile elongated object hand rounded shield- form surface shallow incised markings textured pitted patina colors visible dark brown muted gray hints lighter brown worn.