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 deity), spears, shields. Date: 169–170. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Medium/function: Coin. Dimensions: 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_070

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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 deity spears shields Date 169–170 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Medium function Coin Dimensions diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 3.20 g axis 0 degrees round metallic object worn uneven edge shown white background displaying raised relief standing human figure draped clothing arm raised head surface several circular indents slight scratches predominant colors visible dark gray silver subtle variations tone.