Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), 166–167. Obverse: Bust of Marcus Aurelius in laurel wreath, armor and drapery on the left shoulder, facing right; legend M ANTONINVS AVG ARM - PARTH MAX. Reverse: Aequitas standing left, holding scales in the right hand and cornucopia in the left; legend TR P XXI IMP I - III COS III. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; diameter 17.5–18.5 mm, weight 2.88 g, axis 0°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A71_009

License type

Rights managed

Available size

58.0Mb (1.2Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 166–167 Obverse Bust laurel wreath armor drapery left shoulder facing right legend M ANTONINVS AVG ARM - PARTH MAX Reverse Aequitas standing left holding scales right hand cornucopia legend TR P XXI IMP I - III COS III Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 17.5–18.5 mm weight 2.88 g axis 0° circular metallic object worn uneven edge showing bas-relief profile bearded male figure facing right surface raised recessed areas textured wear ring indistinct markings perimeter visible colors shades gray silver dark gray subtle highlights shadows giving metallic sheen.