Caption

Denarius (with a hole), Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer; Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription M ANTONINVS all around; reverse: Roma sitting left, holding two shields in her right hand and a scepter in her left, inscription S • III all around; iconography: Roman deities, personifications, sceptres, shields; date 169–170; Roman Empire (27 BC–476); place: Rome; coin; diameter 16.0 mm, diameter 18.5 mm, weight 2.70 g, axis 0 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_179

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Keywords

Denarius hole Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Head laurel wreath facing right inscription M ANTONINVS reverse Roma sitting left holding two shields right hand scepter inscription S • III iconography Roman deities personifications sceptres shields date 169–170 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 place Rome coin diameter 16.0 mm diameter 18.5 mm weight 2.70 g axis 0 degrees worn circular metallic object irregular edge notches rendered shades gray silver sits white background surface raised shallow relief depicting seated figure drapery- folds slightly darker patina recessed areas subtle highlights raised portions.