Caption

denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), imperial bust of Marcus Aurelius, iconography of Marcus Aurelius; obverse: M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXVI — head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath to right, pearl border; reverse: IMP VI COS III — Mars in military attire and helmet standing right, holding spear in right hand, resting left hand on shield, pearl border; 171–172 CE, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; coin, weight 3.36 g, axis 180°

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A51_133

License type

Rights managed

Available size

43.4Mb (2.4Mb) / 13.0in x 13.0in / 3893 x 3893 (300dpi)

Keywords

denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 imperial bust iconography obverse M Antoninvs Avg Tr P Xxvi head laurel wreath right pearl border reverse Imp Vi Cos Iii Mars military attire helmet standing holding spear right hand resting left hand shield 171–172 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin weight 3.36 g axis 180° round worn coin rough cracked edge showing raised profile bearded man facing surface textured shallow reliefs small chips coin displays patina shades dark brown gray hints greenish-blue.