Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer: Marcus Aurelius. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with a laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'M ANTONINVS AVG - ARM PARTH MAX'. Reverse: Victoria stands half-naked frontally, head turned right, holding a palm branch in her right hand; with her left hand she fastens a shield inscribed 'VIC PAR' to a tree, inscriptions 'TR P XX IMP IIII - OS III'. Date: 166. Culture: Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Object type: coin. Materials/measurements: diameter 18.0–19.0 mm, weight 3.30 g, axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_493

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription M Antoninvs Avg - Arm Parth Max Reverse Victoria stands half-naked frontally head turned right holding palm branch right hand left hand fastens shield inscribed Vic Par tree inscriptions Tr P Xx Imp Iiii - Os Iii Date 166 Culture Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Object type coin Materials measurements diameter 18.0–19.0 mm weight 3.30 g axis 180 degrees round metallic object raised profile person relief occupying center surface textured wear patina shades silver gray darker gray areas edge slightly irregular background plain white.