Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), c. 163–164. Obverse: Bust of Marcus Aurelius bareheaded, in armor, right, legend TONINVS - 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 - C, S III. Roman deities; iconography includes shields and spears. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; diameter ~17–18 mm, weight 3.45 g, axis 180°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A70_420

License type

Rights managed

Available size

39.3Mb (1.7Mb) / 12.4in x 12.4in / 3706 x 3706 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 c 163–164 Obverse Bust Marcus Aurelius bareheaded armor right legend TONINVS - AVG IMP II Reverse Minerva stands left holds branch right hand supports round shield spear left hand legend TR P XVIII - C S Iii Roman deities iconography includes shields spears Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter ~17–18 mm weight 3.45 g axis 180° round metallic coin worn dark gray surface showing raised profile man's head facing right short curly hair short beard surrounded faint raised details rim coin's edges irregular slightly dented tones include shades gray subtle metallic highlights.