Caption

denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), busts, Marcus Aurelius, Mars (mythology), imperial busts, Marcus Aurelius — iconography, spear (attribute), trophy. Obv. ONINVS AVG TR PX, Head of Marcus Aurelius with a laurel wreath, facing right. Rev. C O S II, Mars, naked, striding right, holding a spear in his right hand and a trophy in his left. Pearl border. 170–171, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome, coin, weight 3.29 g

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A51_126

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (2.5Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 busts Mars mythology imperial busts iconography spear attribute trophy Obv Oninvs Avg Tr Px Head laurel wreath facing right Rev C O S Ii naked striding right holding right hand left Pearl border 170–171 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin weight 3.29 g worn round metal object grayish-brown patina faint raised outline standing human figure profile arm extended bent surface irregular darker lighter areas small nicks slightly uneven rim color palette includes gray brown hints darker greenish tones.