Caption

denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) — iconography: busts, imperial busts, palm branches (attribute), Victoria (personification), laurel wreath (attribute). Obverse: 'M ANTONINVS AVG GERM SARM' Head of Marcus Aurelius in a laurel wreath, facing right. Pearl border. Reverse: 'TR P XXXI IMP VIII COS III PP' Victoria striding left, holding a wreath in her right hand and a palm in her left. Date: 176–177. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin. Weight 3.11 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_175

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Keywords

denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 iconography busts imperial busts palm branches attribute Victoria personification laurel wreath Obverse M Antoninvs Avg Germ Sarm Head facing right Pearl border Reverse Tr P Xxxi Imp Viii Cos Iii Pp striding left holding wreath right hand palm Date 176–177 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin Weight 3.11 g worn round metallic object mostly gray dull silver surface showing areas darker tarnish small patches yellowish discoloration featuring raised central figure low relief outer rim faint decorative shapes surface scratched aged uneven texture shallow indentations.