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denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), busts, imperial busts, Marcus Aurelius — iconography; spear (attribute), Roma (mythology), shield (attribute), Victoria (attribute). Obv. M ANTONINVS, TR P XXVI — Head of Marcus Aurelius with a laurel wreath, facing right. Pearl border. Rev. IM, VI, O, II — Roma sits on a throne turned left, facing right, raised, holding Victoria in her hand, spear in left, shield behind her. Pearl border. 171–172 CE, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; coin (denarius), weight 3.02 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_138

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Keywords

denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 busts imperial busts iconography spear attribute Roma mythology shield Victoria Obv M Antoninvs Tr P Xxvi Head laurel wreath facing right Pearl border Rev Im Vi O Ii Roma sits throne turned left raised holding Victoria hand 171–172 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin weight 3.02 g axis 180° round metallic object worn uneven edge showing dents cracks featuring raised central relief seated human figure holding object flanked additional shapes partial figures surface textural wear scratches small pits variations tone visible colors include silver-gray dark gray hints brownish discoloration.