Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with a laurel wreath, facing right. Pearl border. Inscription: M ANTONINVS. Reverse: Roma seated left on a throne, holding Victoria in her right hand and a spear in her left, shield behind her. Pearl border. Attributes: spear, shield, Victoria. Iconography: imperial busts, Roma (mythology). Date: 171–172. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin; weight 3.02 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_137

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right Pearl border Inscription M Antoninvs Reverse Roma seated left throne holding Victoria right hand spear shield Attributes Victoria Iconography imperial busts mythology Date 171–172 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.02 g axis 180° worn round metal coin uneven edge showing raised profile person facing right visible facial features hair texture surface areas dark brown corrosion lighter gray tarnish spots darker gray black coin scratches small chips cracks rim colors visible gray dark gray brown.