Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'M ANTONINVS - AVG TR P XXIIII' all around. Reverse: Minerva walking to the right, holding a spear in her raised right hand and a shield in her left, inscription 'COS - III' all around. Iconography: Minerva, Roman deities; motifs: spears, shields. Date: 169–170. Culture/place: Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Object type/material: coin. Diameter: 17.0–18.0 mm. Weight: 3.20 g. Axis: 0 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_069

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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 Tr P Xxiiii Reverse Minerva walking holding spear raised right hand shield left Cos - Iii Iconography Minerva Roman deities motifs spears shields Date 169–170 Culture place Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Object type material coin Diameter 17.0–18.0 mm Weight 3.20 g Axis 0 degrees round metallic coin worn surface showing raised profile bearded man detailed hair laurel- headband silver-gray darker gray shadows recessed areas lighter gray highlights raised features narrow rim edge textured irregularities.