Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius in a laurel wreath, right. Pearl border. Inscription: M AVREL ANT ONINVS AVG. Reverse: Mars in military costume and helmet, standing right, holding a spear in his right hand and resting his left hand on a shield. Pearl border. Inscription: TR P XXXIII IMP X COS III. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; weight 2.24 g; axis 180°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A51_183

License type

Rights managed

Available size

42.1Mb (2.2Mb) / 12.8in x 12.8in / 3838 x 3838 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath right Pearl border Inscription M Avrel Ant Oninvs Avg Reverse Mars military costume helmet standing right holding spear right hand resting left hand shield Tr P Xxxiii Imp X Cos Iii Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 2.24 g axis 180° round metallic object worn surface showing shallow relief standing human figure profile wearing short tunic long vertical object hand curved shield object uneven edges patina brown gray darker spots lighter highlights set plain white background.