Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Bust of Marcus Aurelius wearing a laurel wreath and drapery, pearl border on the right; inscription ANTONINVS AVG GERM SARM. Reverse: ROMA in military dress, standing left, holding Victoria in her right hand and a spear in her left; pearl border; inscription TR P XXX IMP VIII COS III. Circa 175–176 CE. Roman Empire; Rome. Coin; weight 3.23 g; axis 180°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A51_157

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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 Obverse Bust Marcus Aurelius wearing laurel wreath drapery pearl border right inscription ANTONINVS AVG GERM SARM Reverse Roma military dress standing left holding Victoria right hand spear left inscription TR P XXX IMP VIII COS III Circa 175–176 CE Roman Empire Rome Coin weight 3.23 g axis 180° circular metallic object worn uneven edge showing small chips indentations surface textured aged patina gray silver muted brown tones center features raised worn relief standing human figure facing sideways arm extended holding vertical staff pole rendered metallic colors subtle highlights darker recesses rim shallow border ring irregular marks follow coin's contour shapes worn blended background plain white isolating object.