Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius wearing a laurel wreath, facing right, inscription M ANTONINVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX. Reverse: Victoria standing 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, inscription TR P X — IMP IIII COS III. Date: 166. Place: Rome, Roman Empire. Coin; diameter 18.0–18.5 mm, weight 2.75 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_497

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse head Marcus Aurelius wearing laurel wreath facing right inscription M ANTONINVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX Reverse Victoria standing half-naked frontally head turned right holding palm branch right hand fastening shield inscribed Vic Par tree left hand inscription TR P X Imp Iiii Cos Iii Date 166 Place Rome Roman Empire Coin diameter 18.0–18.5 mm weight 2.75 g axis 0° worn circular metallic object dark gray surface showing raised profile bearded man facing right textured rim irregular edges small chip side subtle surface scratches indentations colors visible include dark gray lighter gray highlights small areas slightly darker shading.