Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius in a laurel wreath facing right; legend 'M ANTONINVS AVG - ARM PARTH MAX'. Reverse: Victoria stands half-naked frontally, head turned right, holding a palm branch in her right hand and fastening a shield inscribed 'VIC PAR' to a tree with her left; legend 'TR P XX - IMP IIII COS III'. Date: 166. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 18.0–18.5 mm, weight 3.10 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A70_486

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (1.2Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend M Antoninvs Avg - Arm Parth Max Reverse Victoria stands half-naked frontally head turned right holding palm branch right hand fastening shield inscribed Vic Par tree left Tr P Xx - Imp Iiii Cos Iii Date 166 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 18.0–18.5 mm weight 3.10 g axis 180° round metallic object worn textured surface showing raised central figure holding long vertical element draped flowing garments object irregular edge small indentations raised rim detailing surface several raised decorative marks perimeter Visible colors include shades silver gray darker metallic tones set plain white background.