Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), 163–164. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, legend ANTONINVS AVG - ARMENIACVS. Reverse: Mars standing right, holding a spear with the head down in his right hand and resting his left hand on a shield, legend PM, RP XVIII - IMP II COS, II. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; silver. Diameter 17.0–19.0 mm; weight 3.35 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A70_403

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Rights managed

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39.0Mb (1.9Mb) / 12.3in x 12.3in / 3691 x 3691 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 163–164 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend ANTONINVS AVG - ARMENIACVS Reverse Mars standing holding spear head down right hand resting left hand shield legend PM Rp Xviii - Imp Ii Cos Ii Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin silver Diameter 17.0–19.0 mm weight 3.35 g axis 180° round metallic object worn dark gray surface showing raised central figure standing person wearing short skirt- garment helmet long vertical staff hand curved shield near side rim irregular dented beaded inner border worn decorative raised elements figure visible colors include dark gray lighter gray highlights raised areas subtle brownish tones worn sections.