Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscribed '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, X - IMP IIII COS III' (all around). Date: 166. Place: Rome, Roman Empire. Medium: silver coin. Diameter: 17.0–18.0 mm. Weight: 3.30 g. Axis: 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_489

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscribed 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 Legend Tr P X - Imp Iiii Cos Iii Date 166 Place Rome Roman Empire Medium silver coin Diameter 17.0–18.0 mm Weight 3.30 g Axis 0° round metallic object worn uneven edge showing raised profile bearded person surface textured slightly shiny areas cracks indentations object mainly silver-gray darker gray shadows lighter gray highlights set plain white background.