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·ANONIVS·AVG·ARMENIA·VS (around). Reverse: Roma seated on a shield to the left, holding a small figure of Athena (palladium) in her outstretched right hand and a spear in her left, inscription PM·TR·P·X–X·IMP·III·COS·III (around). Personifications; attributes: palladium, shield, spears. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin. Diameter 18.0 mm; weight 2.89 g; axis 180°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_151

License type

Rights managed

Available size

53.7Mb (2.2Mb) / 14.4in x 14.4in / 4333 x 4333 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 165–166 Obverse head laurel wreath right inscription M·ANONIVS·AVG·ARMENIA·VS Reverse Roma seated shield left holding small figure Athena palladium outstretched right hand spear inscription PM·TR·P·X–X·IMP·III·COS·III Personifications attributes spears Roman Empire Rome Coin Diameter 18.0 mm weight 2.89 g axis 180° single round metallic object worn uneven surface irregular edge sits white background showing shades gray silver areas darker gray patina surface bears shallow raised shapes contours suggesting worn relief scratches small nicks visible perimeter faint curved lines rounded forms concentrated side.