Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right; inscription IMP M ANTONINVS PIVS. Reverse: The emperor in priestly attire stands left, holding a patera above a tripod, beside which lies a bull; inscriptions and marks including COS III, episode dated 170–171, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 3.11 g; diameter ~18.5–19.5 mm; axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_187

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription IMP M ANTONINVS PIVS Reverse priestly attire stands left holding patera tripod beside lies bull inscriptions marks Cos Iii episode dated 170–171 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 3.11 g diameter ~18.5–19.5 mm axis 0° round metallic object worn uneven surface showing raised profile person's head relief object irregular edges visible scratches dents areas darker tarnish lighter silvery highlights visible colors silver gray small touches darker gray.