Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with a laurel wreath, right. Pearl border. Inscription: NINVS AVG TR P XXV. Reverse: Veiled emperor standing facing left, holding a patera above a tripod in his right hand; a bull at his feet. Inscription: VOTA SOL DECENN COS III. Date: 170–171. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; weight 3.29 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A51_127

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath right Pearl border Inscription Ninvs Avg Tr P Xxv Reverse Veiled standing facing left holding patera tripod right hand bull feet Vota Sol Decenn Cos Iii Date 170–171 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.29 g axis 180° single worn round coin uneven edge sits centered white background coin primarily dark gray areas brownish patina lighter silvery highlights features raised profile bearded head textured hair laurel- elements visible surface scratches small pits irregularities.