Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), 165. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius in a laurel wreath to the right, legend M ANTONINVS AVG - ARMENIACVS. Reverse: Roma sitting on a shield to the left, holding in her right outstretched hand a figure of Athena (palladium) and a spear in her left, legend PM TR P XIX - IMP III COS III. Personifications: Roma; attributes: shields, palladium, spears. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: silver, diameter 17.5 mm, weight 3.15 g, axis 15°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A70_457

License type

Rights managed

Available size

39.0Mb (1.9Mb) / 12.3in x 12.3in / 3691 x 3691 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 165 Obverse Head laurel wreath right legend M ANTONINVS AVG - ARMENIACVS Reverse Roma sitting shield left holding outstretched hand figure Athena palladium spear legend PM TR P XIX - IMP III COS III Personifications Roma attributes shields spears Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin silver diameter 17.5 mm weight 3.15 g axis 15° circular metallic object worn textured surface showing raised profile bearded person facing object irregular edges slightly uneven rim embossed decorative elements perimeter Visible colors include dark gray silver tones subtle highlights shadows small pits scratches areas smoother wear.