Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer Marcus Aurelius. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONINVS AV, RM 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; inscriptions TR P XX - IMP IIII COS III. Iconography: Victoria, palm branches, shields, Roman deities; subject and maker: Marcus Aurelius. Date: 166. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; diameter 19.5 mm; weight 2.95 g; axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_492

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Marcus Aurelius Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS AV Rm Parth Max Reverse Victoria stands half-naked frontally head turned right holding palm branch right hand fastening shield inscribed Vic Par tree left hand inscriptions TR P XX - IMP IIII COS III Iconography palm branches shields Roman deities subject maker Date 166 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 19.5 mm weight 2.95 g axis 0° round metallic object dark gray surface showing worn raised patterns shallow depressions appearing slightly irregular edges areas exhibit lighter gray highlights metal catches light subtle darker gray patches recessed parts object sits white background.