Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer: Marcus Aurelius. Obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius in a laurel wreath to the right, inscription 'M ANTONINVS AVG - ARMENIACVS'. Reverse: Roma seated on a shield to the left, holding a small figure of Athena (palladium) in her outstretched right hand and a spear in her left, inscription 'PM TR P XIX - IMP III COS III'. Date: 165. Iconography: personifications (Roma), palladium (attribute), shields, spears. Culture: Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Object type: coin (denarius). Dimensions: diameter 18.0–18.5 mm, weight 3.00 g, axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_454

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse head laurel wreath right inscription M Antoninvs Avg - Armeniacvs Reverse Roma seated shield left holding small figure Athena palladium outstretched right hand spear Pm Tr P Xix - Imp Iii Cos Iii Date 165 Iconography personifications Roma attribute shields spears Culture Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Object type coin denarius Dimensions diameter 18.0–18.5 mm weight 3.00 g axis 180 degrees round dark gray metal coin irregular edges showing wear small cracks featuring raised depiction seated figure profile holding object hand circular shield disk near side coin surface subtle highlights shadows silver-gray darker gray tones faint raised decorative elements rim.