Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), 163–164. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription M ANT•NINVS AVG. Reverse: Mars standing right, holding a spear with the tip down in his right hand and resting his left hand on a shield, inscription TR P XVIII – IMP II COS II. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; silver; diameter 17.5 mm; weight 2.67 g; axis 180°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A70_411

License type

Rights managed

Available size

39.0Mb (955.7Kb) / 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 inscription M ANT•NINVS AVG Reverse Mars standing holding spear tip down right hand resting left hand shield inscription TR P XVIII – IMP II COS II Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin silver diameter 17.5 mm weight 2.67 g axis 180° single round object resembling worn coin fills center image white background object rough uneven edge textured surface visible scratches shallow relief markings suggest faint outline human- figure visible colors dark gray muted metallic tones slight variations shading across surface background white.