Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), 170–171. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius in a laurel wreath to the right, inscribed 'M ANTONINV - AVG - XXV'. Reverse: Jupiter seated on a throne to the left, holding a thunderbolt in his right hand and a scepter in his left, inscribed 'C O - S - I'. Roman deities (Jupiter), thunderbolts, scepters; iconography of Marcus Aurelius. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin: diameter 17.0–19.0 mm; weight 2.89 g; axis 0 degrees.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_192

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 right inscribed M Antoninv - Avg - Xxv Reverse Jupiter seated throne left holding thunderbolt right hand scepter C O - S - I Roman deities Jupiter thunderbolts scepters iconography Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 17.0–19.0 mm weight 2.89 g axis 0 degrees single round metallic object irregular edge sits plain white background object worn slightly dented visible scratches shallow grooves surface variations grey silver tones darker grey recessed areas lighter silver raised portions.