Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), 170–171. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius in laurel wreath facing right. Reverse: Jupiter seated on a throne facing left, holding a thunderbolt in his right hand and a scepter in his left. Iconography: Jupiter, Roman deities, scepters, thunderbolts; emperor iconography. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin. Diameter 17.0–17.5 mm. Weight 2.48 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_190

License type

Rights managed

Available size

58.0Mb (2.5Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 170–171 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right Reverse Jupiter seated throne left holding thunderbolt right hand scepter Iconography Jupiter Roman deities scepters thunderbolts emperor iconography Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin Diameter 17.0–17.5 mm Weight 2.48 g round worn metallic object textured surface showing shallow irregular impressions raised areas appearing mostly silver-gray darker gray shadows lighter highlights object uneven edge aged slightly dented appearance set plain white background.