Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath to the right, inscription ONI - AVG TR P XXV; reverse: Germanic prisoner seated to the right under a trophy with prisoners, trophies, spears, shields, inscription IMP VI - COS, II; dated 172–173, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; coin, diameter 17.0–19.0 mm, weight 2.39 g, axis 0°

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_221

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 obverse head laurel wreath right inscription ONI - AVG TR P XXV reverse Germanic prisoner seated right under trophy prisoners trophies spears shields inscription IMP VI - COS Ii dated 172–173 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin diameter 17.0–19.0 mm weight 2.39 g axis 0° worn metallic object irregular round shape showing textured surface raised recessed areas form eroded patterns forms object mostly gray darker gray shadows small patches brownish discoloration lighting creates subtle highlights raised ridges edges background plain white.