Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), 171–172. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription M ANTONINVS - AVG, VI. Reverse: Roma seated on a shield decorated with the head of Medusa (gorgoneion) facing left; in her outstretched right hand she holds Victoria, in her left a spear, inscription IMP V - I - CO, III. Personifications; gorgoneion; Roma (personification); shields; Victoria (attribute); spears. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; diameter 17.5 mm and 19.5 mm; weight 2.83 g; axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_218

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 171–172 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription M ANTONINVS - AVG Vi Reverse Roma seated shield decorated head Medusa gorgoneion facing left outstretched right hand holds Victoria left spear inscription IMP V - I - CO Iii Personifications Roma personification shields Victoria attribute spears Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 17.5 mm 19.5 mm weight 2.83 g axis 180 degrees round worn coin textured metallic surface shades silver gray showing raised profile seated human figure arm extended another arm holding object figure sits low platform leans rounded form beside them irregular edges small chips rim giving coin uneven outline.