Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius in a laurel wreath facing right, legend ANTONINVS AVG ARM - PARTH, X all around. Reverse: Pax standing left, holding a branch in his right hand and a cornucopia in his left, legend RP - XX IMP IIII COS III all around; episode PAX, 166. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 17.5 mm, weight 2.32 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A70_473

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Rights managed

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

Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend ANTONINVS AVG ARM - PARTH X Reverse Pax standing left holding branch right hand cornucopia legend RP - XX IMP IIII COS III episode PAX 166 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.5 mm weight 2.32 g axis 0° roughly circular worn coin medallion textured uneven surface small chipped edge shown white background metal dark gray lighter gray highlights raised areas coin bears faint low-relief depiction standing human- figure draped flowing garments arm extended object surrounded ring shallow irregular indentations rim.