Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), 169–170. 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, legend 'C OS - III'. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 18.0–19.0 mm, weight 2.68 g, axis 0°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_177

License type

Rights managed

Available size

58.0Mb (2.4Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 169–170 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend Antoninvs Avg - Tr P Xxiiii Reverse Minerva walking holding spear raised right hand shield left C Os - Iii Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 18.0–19.0 mm weight 2.68 g axis 0° round worn object uneven edge textured surface shown white background object primarily dark gray lighter gray highlights raised areas shallow relief upright figure- shape subtle contours lines plus small chips surface scratches.