Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription 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 PX, IMP - IIII COS III. Date: 166. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin. Diameter 18.0 mm, weight 2.60 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_500

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription 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 PX Imp - Iiii Cos Iii Date 166 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin Diameter 18.0 mm weight 2.60 g axis 0° worn irregularly shaped round object rough textured surface primarily dark gray lighter gray highlights showing raised central vertical feature surrounding low-relief shapes contours placed white background.