Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Bust of Marcus Aurelius with a laurel wreath and drapery to the right; pearl border; inscription AV. M AVREL AN ONINVS AVG. Reverse: Victoria standing on a sphere facing left, holding a wreath in her right hand and a trophy in her left; inscription TR, III IMP X COS III PP. Minted in Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), 179. Coin; weight 2.88 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A51_189

License type

Rights managed

Available size

42.1Mb (2.1Mb) / 12.8in x 12.8in / 3838 x 3838 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Bust laurel wreath drapery right pearl border inscription AV M Avrel Oninvs Avg Reverse Victoria standing sphere facing left holding wreath right hand trophy inscription TR Iii Imp X Cos Iii Pp Minted Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 179 Coin weight 2.88 g round worn metallic object uneven edge showing raised profile head low relief side surface mottled darker lighter areas brown gray subtle greenish patches lighter worn highlights rim chips irregularities faint curved lines shallow indentations perimeter indicating decorative elements.