Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), 169–170 CE. Obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'M ANTONINVS - AVG TR P XXIIII'. Reverse: Victoria walking left, holding a wreath in her right hand and a trophy in her left, inscription 'VICT AVG - COS III'. Roman Empire; Rome. Coin (silver): diameter 17.5–18.0 mm, weight 3.45 g, axis 0°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A71_062

License type

Rights managed

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58.0Mb (2.3Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 169–170 Ce Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription M Antoninvs - Avg Tr P Xxiiii Reverse Victoria walking left holding wreath right hand trophy Vict Avg - Cos Iii Roman Empire Rome Coin silver diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 3.45 g axis 0° small round metallic object worn surface sits white background object silver-gray darker gray shadows lighter metallic highlights showing embossed figure standing person flowing drapery winged form them raised decorative border edge.