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 hand; legend 'TR, X - IMP IIII COS III.' Date: 166. Place: Rome, Roman Empire. Material: 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_490

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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 hand Tr X - Imp Iiii Cos Iii Date 166 Place Rome Roman Empire Material coin Diameter 17.0–18.0 mm Weight 3.30 g Axis 0° round metallic object worn uneven surface irregular edge showing raised low-relief profile human figure surrounding decorative rim object primarily silver-gray darker gray shadows recessed areas subtle highlights raised portions set plain white background.