Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius uncovered, with drapery on the left shoulder, facing right; inscription 'M ANTONINVS - AVG IMP II' all around. Reverse: Minerva stands left, holds a twig in her right hand, supports a round shield with a spear leaning against it in her left hand; inscription 'TR P XVIII - COS III' all around. Date: 163–164. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; silver; diameter 17.5 mm; weight 2.56 g; axis 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_419

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Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse Head Marcus Aurelius uncovered drapery left shoulder facing right inscription M Antoninvs - Avg Imp Ii Reverse Minerva stands left holds twig right hand supports round shield spear leaning left hand Tr P Xviii - Cos Iii Date 163–164 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin silver diameter 17.5 mm weight 2.56 g axis 195° round worn metallic coin dark gray slightly greenish patina showing raised central figure profile three-quarter view wearing long draped garment helmet headdress faint raised shapes marks figure coin edge surface wear small scratches slight irregularities rim background plain white.