Caption

denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121-180; Roman emperor 161-180), imperial bust of Marcus Aurelius, obv. legend M ANTONINVS, P XXVI; head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath, facing right; pearl border. rev. legend IMP VI, OSIII (first part poorly legible); Mars in military attire and helmet facing right, holding a spear in his right hand, left hand resting on a shield; pearl border. Date: 171–172. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin, weight 3.07 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A51_131

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44.9Mb (2.5Mb) / 13.2in x 13.2in / 3962 x 3962 (300dpi)

Keywords

denarius Marcus Aurelius 121-180 Roman emperor 161-180 imperial bust obv legend M ANTONINVS P Xxvi head laurel wreath facing right pearl border rev legend IMP VI Osiii first part poorly legible Mars military attire helmet facing right holding spear right hand left hand resting shield Date 171–172 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.07 g worn circular object uneven slightly scalloped edge showing raised profile person relief surface textured incised details suggesting hair facial features areas smoothing small chips object displays patina dark gray brown tones lighter silvery highlights raised areas rusty brown discoloration places background plain white.