Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius in a laurel wreath facing right, legend 'M ANTONINVS -'. Reverse: Diana stands frontally, turns her head left, holds an arrow in her right hand and a bow in her left, legend 'VG TR P XXIIII' (obverse legend partially given) and reverse letters 'C O, - III'. Date: 169–170. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 17.0–18.5 mm, weight 3.09 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_175

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend M Antoninvs - Reverse Diana stands frontally turns head left holds arrow right hand bow left Vg Tr P Xxiiii obverse partially given reverse letters C O - Iii Date 169–170 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.0–18.5 mm weight 3.09 g axis 180° round worn coin metallic gray surface showing faint raised outline standing human figure coin irregular edges subtle scratches scuffs across face areas lighter darker gray tones.