Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer. 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, in her outstretched right hand she holds a figure of Athena (palladium), in her left a spear, inscription PM TR P XIX - IMP III COS III. Date: 165. Iconography: personifications; palladium (attribute); shields; spears; Roma (personification). Culture: Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Place: Rome. Object type: coin (denarius). Measurements: diameter 16.5–17.5 mm, weight 3.00 g, axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A70_459

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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 outstretched right hand holds figure Athena palladium spear inscription PM TR P XIX - IMP III COS III Date 165 Iconography personifications attribute shields spears Roma personification Culture Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Place Rome Object type coin denarius Measurements diameter 16.5–17.5 mm weight 3.00 g axis 180 degrees circular metallic object dark gray silver patina featuring raised profile bearded man facing surrounded raised rim decorative raised markings edge surface textured wear small nicks irregularities color palette includes shades gray silver dark metallic tones.