Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), 169–170. 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: diameter 17.5–18.0 mm, weight 3.45 g, axis 0 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A71_087

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (2.6Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 169–170 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 diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 3.45 g axis 0 degrees circular metallic coin worn uneven edge sits white background showing raised central figure low relief draped standing flowing lines suggesting fabric surface textured scratches indentations ring raised marks rim Visible colors include silver-gray coin white background.