Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer Marcus Aurelius — obverse: bust of Marcus Aurelius in laurel wreath and armor facing right, inscription M ANTO, I - NVS AVG; reverse: Roma seated on armor and shields facing left, holding Victory (Victoria) in her outstretched right hand and a dagger (parazonium) in her left, inscription CO - S - III PP; date 177–180, Roman Empire; material: coin; weight 2.8 g; diameters 17.0–18.0 mm; axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A65_124

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Marcus Aurelius obverse bust laurel wreath armor facing right inscription M ANTO I - Nvs Avg reverse Roma seated shields left holding Victory Victoria outstretched right hand dagger parazonium inscription CO - S - III PP date 177–180 Roman Empire material coin weight 2.8 g diameters 17.0–18.0 mm axis 0° round metallic coin worn surface grayish-silver color sits white background raised relief seated human figure sideways arm extended resting near torso group raised shapes beneath figure suggest additional carved elements coin edge irregular slightly rough areas wear small cracks surface displays scratches subtle variations tone light gray darker gray.