Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), 165–166. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius in a laurel wreath to the right, inscription M·ANTONINVS AVG·ARMENIACVS (variant forms indicated: M, ONINVS AVG - ARMENIA, VS). Reverse: Roma seated on a shield to the left; in her outstretched right hand she holds a figure of Athena (palladium), in her left a spear, inscription PM TR P X—X—IMP III COS III (variant forms indicated). Personifications depicted: Roma; attributes: palladium, shields, spears. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin. Diameter 18.0 mm; weight 2.89 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_150

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 165–166 Obverse Head laurel wreath right inscription M·ANTONINVS AVG·ARMENIACVS variant forms indicated M Oninvs Avg - Armenia Vs Reverse Roma seated shield left outstretched right hand holds figure Athena palladium spear inscription PM TR P X X Imp Iii Cos Iii Personifications depicted Roma attributes shields spears Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin Diameter 18.0 mm weight 2.89 g axis 180° round metallic coin raised profile bearded man facing center showing textured hair facial features coin worn slightly irregular edge surface scratches faint raised border decorative elements surround profile visible colors shades silver gray white background.