Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), 163–164. Obverse: Bust of Marcus Aurelius without a covering, in armor, facing right, legend M ANTONINVS - AVG IMP II. Reverse: Minerva stands left, holds a branch in her right hand, supports a round shield with a spear in her left hand, legend TR P XVIII - COS III. Roman deities; iconography includes branches, spears, shields. Coin (Roman Empire), diameter 17.0–18.5 mm, weight 3.07 g, axis 345°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A70_417

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Rights managed

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36.8Mb (1.8Mb) / 12.0in x 12.0in / 3585 x 3585 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 163–164 Obverse Bust covering armor facing right legend M ANTONINVS - AVG IMP II Reverse Minerva stands left holds branch right hand supports round shield spear left hand legend TR P XVIII - COS III Roman deities iconography includes branches spears shields Coin Roman Empire diameter 17.0–18.5 mm weight 3.07 g axis 345° round metallic coin worn textured surface shown white background coin dark gray lighter silver highlights raised areas standing human figure draped clothing depicted center holding object hand decorative raised dots form border edge.