Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with a laurel wreath, facing right; pearl border. Reverse: Roma seated on a throne turned left, holding Victoria in her right hand and a spear in her left, with a shield behind her; pearl border. Inscription obverse: M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXVI. Inscription reverse: COS III. Date: 171–172 CE. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin; silver. Weight: 3.41 g. Axis: 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_136

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right pearl border Reverse Roma seated throne turned left holding Victoria right hand spear shield Inscription obverse M Antoninvs Avg Tr P Xxvi Inscription reverse Cos Iii Date 171–172 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin silver Weight 3.41 g Axis 180° round weathered coin predominantly brown gray patina showing raised worn depiction seated human figure holding long staff circular shield near figure's legs decorative edging rim surface uneven wear scratches darker mottled areas.