Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, legend 'ANTONINVS AVG - TR P XXIIII'. Reverse: Minerva walking right, holding a spear in her raised right hand and a shield in her left. Inscription 'C OS - III' all around. Date: 169–170. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 18.0–19.0 mm, weight 2.68 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_176

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend Antoninvs Avg - Tr P Xxiiii Reverse Minerva walking holding spear raised right hand shield left Inscription C Os - Iii Date 169–170 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 18.0–19.0 mm weight 2.68 g axis 0° round metallic object worn relief human profile showing textured hair facial features surface dull silver-gray tone darker gray shadows recesses lighter highlights raised areas edge irregular small notches wear.