Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), ca. 155–156. Obverse: Head of young Marcus Aurelius without a cap to the right, inscription 'R IVS CAES - ANTO' (circumferential). Reverse: Aequitas (personification) stands left, holds scales in her outstretched right hand and a staff (pertica) in her left; inscription 'TR POT X - CO, I' (circumferential). Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin—silver; diameter 17.0–17.5 mm; weight 2.45 g; axis 0°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A70_191

License type

Rights managed

Available size

58.0Mb (2.2Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 ca 155–156 Obverse Head young Marcus Aurelius cap right inscription R Ivs Caes - Anto circumferential Reverse Aequitas personification stands left holds scales outstretched right hand staff pertica left Tr Pot X - Co I Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin silver diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 2.45 g axis 0° round metallic object worn surface irregular edges showing faint raised outline standing human figure surrounding decorative motifs object silver-gray areas slightly darker lighter gray plain white background.