Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius without a cap facing right, legend ANTONINVS AVG; reverse: Mars standing right, holding a spear with the head down in his right hand, resting his left hand on a shield, legend PM TR P XVIII - IMP II COS III; 163–164; Roman Empire; Rome; silver coin; diameter 16.5–17.0 mm; weight 2.90 g; axis 0°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A70_415

License type

Rights managed

Available size

39.0Mb (1.7Mb) / 12.3in x 12.3in / 3691 x 3691 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 obverse head cap facing right legend ANTONINVS AVG reverse Mars standing holding spear head down right hand resting left hand shield legend PM TR P XVIII - IMP II COS III 163–164 Roman Empire Rome silver coin diameter 16.5–17.0 mm weight 2.90 g axis 0° round slightly irregular metallic object dull gray surface showing wear shallow raised details central area features outline standing human figure holding long vertical staff pole faint suggestion circular elements textured markings figure near edge metal areas smoothness subtle scratches rim appearing slightly thicker reflective interior.